Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:08am on 02 Mar 2026,Monday India Global
An Indian mariner was killed after a bomb-carrying drone boat hit an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, authorities said. The Oman News Agency identified the vessel as MKD VYOM. The tanker was sailing off Muscat when the blast took place. Ship manager V.Ships said the vessel suffered “an explosion and subsequent fire” after being struck by a suspected projectile. “One crew member… has died,” it added. The attack comes as tensions rise near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has warned vessels in the area amid the ongoing conflict. It was not immediately clear who carried out the strike. (PC: X)
