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Part of situation: Escalating maritime attacks in the Strait of Hormuz (21 clusters)

Strait of Hormuz attacks leave two Indian seafarers missing

Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks maritime security Indian seafarers drone attack

A series of maritime attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and near the coast of Oman has escalated regional tensions. On October 11, 2026, the Nicaragua-flagged tanker MT Petro Dolphin was struck by a drone at the Sohar Anchorage in Oman. Of the 12 crew members on board, including 11 Indian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, nine were rescued safely, while two Indian seafarers remain missing. Local Coast Guard units are conducting search-and-rescue operations.

On the same day, the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MT Valthera was hit by an unidentified projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire. All 11 Indian seafarers on that vessel were reported safe. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has strongly condemned these attacks, calling for immediate de-escalation and a resolution through diplomacy. The Indian Embassy in Muscat is coordinating with Omani authorities to assist the crews.

Broader maritime activity shows signs of disruption. At least 10 supertankers have recently reversed course or stopped approaching the port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates due to the escalating threat. Reports indicate a high frequency of strikes, with some data suggesting nearly daily incidents in the region throughout October. These developments occur amid ongoing geopolitical friction between the United States and Iran, with the Joint Maritime Information Center classifying the security threat in the Strait of Hormuz as 'SEVERE'.

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Embassy of India in Muscat · India · Indian Embassy in Muscat · MT PETRO DOLPHIN · MT Valthera · Ministry of External Affairs · Oman · Strait of Hormuz

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At Least 10 Supertankers Approaching Port Of Fujairah Reverse Course Amid Iran’s Attacks [nemosnewsnetwork.com]
India condemns attacks on two vessels in Hormuz region, calls for de-escalation [desitalkchicago.com]
10 Supertankers Turn Back From Fujairah Amid Iran Attacks [www.gulf-insider.com]
Iran-U. S. Tensions: Three Ships Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz; Tehran Tightens Demands, Trump Maintains Pressure [www.tunisiaonlinenews.com]
New Reports Reveal Five More Ships Hit Near Hormuz [gcaptain.com]
ಒಮಾನ್ ಕರಾವಳಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾರತೀಯ ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿ ಇದ್ದ ಟ್ಯಾಂಕರ್ ಮೇಲೆ ಡ್ರೋನ್ ದಾಳಿ: ಇಬ್ಬರು ನಾವಿಕರು ನಾಪತ್ತೆ [vishwavani.news]
A U. S. -Iran Deal is Still Elusive. Two People Are Missing After The Latest Attack Against a Tanker. [www.ibtimes.com]
Two Indian sailors missing after tanker attacks near Oman [rt-english.com]
होर्मुज में निशाने पर कमर्शियल जहाज! FSUI ने MT पेट्रो डॉल्फिन पर हमले में गायब दो भारतीय की जानकारी मांगी [navbharatlive.com]
Two tankers carrying Indian seafarers hit in Strait of Hormuz & Oman, MEA condemns strikes - BusinessToday [www.businesstoday.in]
Two Commercial Ships Hit by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz After Sunday's 6-Tanker Attack | The latest National and International News - upday News [www.upday.com]
Iran increases threat to Strait of Hormuz shipping, and other Middle East developments [articles.thelocalreport.in]
IRGC: Another oil tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz [hodhodyemennews.net]
After oil increasingly left the Gulf, Iran is trying to regain its stranglehold on shipping [krdo.com]
Watch Video: Tanker Hit By Drone Off Oman, Two Indian Seafarers Missing; 9 Rescued [www.newsx.com]
MT Petro Dolphin Tanker Attack: ओमान के तट पर भारतीय तेल टैंकर पर ड्रोन हमला, 2 नाविक लापता, 9 को सुरक्षित किया गया रेस्क्यू [www.punjabkesari.com]
Two merchant vessels with 22 Indians attacked in Strait of Hormuz [www.dtnext.in]
ट्रंप का बारूदी सुरंगें हटाने का दावा झूठ, उड़ रहे जहाजों के चीथड़े, 2 भारतीय लापता [hindi.news18.com]
Saudi Oil Giant Aramco's HQ in Dhahran Hit in Latest Houthi Attack [www.timesnownews.com]
Iran increases threat to Strait of Hormuz shipping, and other Middle East developments [www.newsday.com]
October Sees Near Daily Strikes on Ships in Hormuz [freerepublic.com]
India Condemns Hormuz Ship Attacks, Two Indian Seafarers Missing [www.deccanchronicle.com]