Energy · Sohar, Oman · October 12, 2026

Drone hits tanker off Oman; two Indian sailors missing

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

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

Why it matters

Attacks on tankers near the Strait of Hormuz threaten one of the world's key oil shipping routes.

Background

Sohar lies on Oman's Gulf of Oman coast, near shipping lanes leading to the Strait of Hormuz. Commercial vessels in the region have repeatedly been targeted during periods of Middle East 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

• Arab News ↗October 11, 2026

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