In the international sphere, there have been ongoing issues between RL and BL, including incidents of illegal fishing and territorial violations. The relationship between the two countries has worsened due to BL's hydrocarbon exploration efforts. RL protested against BL's activities in the disputed area, leading to tensions.
RL deployed combat ships near BL's hydrocarbon rig, leading to confrontations at sea. BLN increased maritime security to protect its interests, resulting in aggressive maneuvers between the navies of RL and BL. An incident involving firing between the two navies further heightened tensions.
The incident sparked public outrage in both countries, with political leaders vowing strong retaliation. Both RL and BL conducted military operations and patrols to assert their dominance in the region. The situation remained volatile with potential threats from both sides.