Tanker carrying 11 Indians hit by drone off Oman coast, 2 crew members missing
A tanker carrying 11 Indian seafarers was struck by a drone off the coast of Oman, resulting in two crew members missing and nine rescued. This incident follows a series of attacks on Indians in the Middle East, including a deadly strike at Riyadh airport.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the increasing risks to maritime security and Indian nationals in the Middle East due to regional conflicts.
A vessel carrying 11 Indian seafarers came under a drone attack off the coast of Oman on Sunday, leaving two crew members missing while 9 were rescued, said minister of ports, shipping & waterways Sarbananda Sonowal."On Oct 11, tanker MT PETRO DOLPHIN, carrying 11 Indian seafarers, was subjected to a drone attack at Sohar Anchorage. While nine of our Indian crew members have been successfully rescued and are safe, two Indian nationals currently remain missing," said the minster."Search-and-rescue operations are actively underway by the local Coast Guard.
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