### [2026-10-11](/feed/2026/10/11/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# A drone strikes the Nicaragua-flagged tanker MT "Petro Dolphin" near Sohar, Oman, leaving two Indian sailors missing and prompting the rescue of nine others. Omani authorities conduct search-and-rescue operations for the missing crew members. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''Arab News](https://www.arabnews.com/middle-east/two-indian-sailors-missing-after-vessel-attacked-off-oman-3005812)

### Changes:

1. A drone strikes the tanker MT "Petro Dolphin" near Sohar, Oman, leaving two Indian sailors missing and prompting the rescue of nine others. Omani authorities conduct search-and-rescue operations for the missing crew members.  _2026-10-12 14:14:19 (First version)_
1. A drone strikes the Nicaragua-flagged tanker MT "Petro Dolphin" near Sohar, Oman, leaving two Indian sailors missing and prompting the rescue of nine others. Omani authorities conduct search-and-rescue operations for the missing crew members.  _(Current version)_

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