Drone Attack on Oil Tanker in Oman Leaves Two Indian Crew Members Missing

A drone attack on the oil tanker MT Petro Dolphin at Sohar Anchorage off the coast of Oman has left two Indian crew members missing. The incident triggered an emergency response, with authorities launching a search-and-rescue operation to locate the missing sailors.

According to reports, nine other people aboard the vessel were rescued following the incident. The condition of the missing crew members remains unknown as search teams continue their efforts in the surrounding waters.

The attack has raised fresh concerns about the safety of commercial shipping in the region. Oman’s coastal waters and nearby maritime routes are strategically important for international trade and energy transportation.

Authorities are continuing search operations to find the two missing Indian sailors and establish further details about the incident. The circumstances surrounding the drone attack and the full extent of the damage to the vessel remain subject to further official updates.