Conflict · Sohar, Oman · October 11, 2026

Drone strikes tanker off Oman, two Indian sailors missing

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 10, 8:00 PM ET

A drone hit the Nicaragua-flagged tanker MT Petro Dolphin near Sohar, Oman. Nine crew were rescued and two Indian sailors remain missing as Omani authorities search for them.

Why it matters

Attacks on tankers near key Gulf shipping lanes threaten crew safety and energy flows.

Background

Waters around Oman sit near the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for a large share of the world's seaborne oil. Commercial vessels in the region have repeatedly been targeted during periods of regional tension.

The story so far

1. Oct 6Indonesian sailors return home after Somali pirate hijacking
2. Oct 7Indonesian sailors home after Puntland police free hijacked tanker crew
3. Oct 11Drone strikes tanker off Oman, two Indian sailors missing
4. Oct 12Drone hits tanker off Oman; two Indian sailors missing

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Sources

• AFP via Arab News ↗October 11, 2026

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