Two Indian sailors missing after tanker attacked near Oman port

The oil tanker MT Petro Dolphin was attacked at the anchorage area serving the port of Sohar in northern Oman, leaving two Indian sailors missing. The vessel was carrying a crew of 11 Indian nationals at the time of the attack.

Details surrounding the nature and circumstances of the attack remain limited. The incident marks the latest security concern for maritime traffic in the region, an area of strategic importance for global shipping and energy transport.

Search and rescue operations are understood to be underway for the two missing crew members. The MT Petro Dolphin and its remaining crew have been accounted for, though the current status of the vessel and ongoing investigations remain unclear.

The attack adds to growing concerns about maritime security in waters off the Arabian Peninsula, an area critical to regional commerce and international trade routes. Indian authorities are expected to coordinate with Omani officials regarding the incident and the welfare of the missing sailors.

Incidents involving merchant vessels in these waters have intensified scrutiny of security measures and the safety of international shipping operations throughout the region.