Two Indian seafarers missing after drone strike on tanker off Oman coast

A drone attack on the MT PETRO DOLPHIN at Sohar Anchorage, Oman, on Oct 11 left two Indian crew members missing; nine were rescued. The incident marks a continued pattern of maritime attacks in the region, though the specific perpetrator and motive remain unconfirmed. It underscores elevated risks to commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz and potential escalation in maritime security threats.