US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The search for two Indian sailors is under way after a drone attack targeted an oil tanker carrying 11 Indian crew members near Oman’s coast. Nine sailors have been rescued, while Indian authorities are coordinating with Omani officials to locate the missing crew members.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about the safety of commercial shipping as attacks on vessels increase around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy supplies.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: MT Petro Dolphin Drone Attack
The attack targeted the Nicaragua-flagged tanker MT Petro Dolphin at Sohar Anchorage off Oman on October 11, according to Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. All 11 crew members aboard the vessel were Indian nationals.
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Nine sailors were rescued and confirmed safe, but two remained missing. The local Coast Guard launched search-and-rescue operations as Indian officials worked with Omani authorities to help locate them. The minister shared the update on X and said authorities were taking all possible steps to support the operation.
In his statement, Sonowal said, “We are continuously coordinating with all relevant authorities to fully support the ongoing rescue efforts and ensure every possible action is taken to safely locate our missing personnel.”
The Indian Embassy in Oman also confirmed that it was monitoring the situation and maintaining contact with the authorities handling the case.
“The Embassy is closely monitoring the situation concerning Mt Petro Dolphin, a Nicaragua-flagged tanker. Two of the 11 Indian seafarers onboard are reported missing. The Embassy is in close and continuous contact with the concerned authorities,”
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Indian Embassy in Oman Monitors Rescue Operations
The Indian Embassy is working with the relevant authorities as the search for the two missing sailors continues. The immediate priority is to locate the missing crew members and ensure their safety.
The incident has also drawn attention to the risks faced by Indian seafarers working on commercial vessels in the Gulf region. Several recent attacks on ships have raised concerns about the safety of crews travelling through important international shipping lanes.
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