World · 2 March 2026
Indian Mariner Killed as Drone Boat Strikes Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman
A bomb-carrying drone boat struck a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Monday, killing one crew member. Oman's Maritime Security Centre identified the vessel as the MKD VYOM and confirmed the Indian national was killed in the attack. The incident marks a significant escalation as the conflict spreads to commercial shipping lanes. Marine insurance rates for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz have already risen sharply, with analysts warning of major disruptions to global energy supply routes.
Reported by Times of Israel · How we write briefs