📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Abubakr Saeed from Muscat, Oman, Sudan
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Drone Strike Hits Oil Tanker Near Sohar Port, Two Sailors Missing
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🗓 13 Oct 2026, 09:17 AM
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A drone attack struck an oil tanker off the coast of Sohar Port in Oman, leaving two crew members missing, authorities said.
An oil tanker was struck by a drone near Sohar Port in Oman, according to authorities.
The attack left two crew members missing, while the vessel suffered damage to its hull and cargo holds.
Rescue teams from the Omani navy and coast guard are conducting search operations in the surrounding waters.
The incident has raised concerns about maritime security in the region, with officials urging heightened vigilance.
Investigations are underway to determine the source of the drone and the motive behind the attack.
The attack left two crew members missing, while the vessel suffered damage to its hull and cargo holds.
Rescue teams from the Omani navy and coast guard are conducting search operations in the surrounding waters.
The incident has raised concerns about maritime security in the region, with officials urging heightened vigilance.
Investigations are underway to determine the source of the drone and the motive behind the attack.