Oman faces first recorded attack amid regional tensions

2026-03-01 - 09:04

Shafaq News- Muscat Two drones targeted Oman’s Duqm commercial port, injuring a foreign worker, Oman News Agency reported on Sunday, citing a security source. The source said one drone struck a mobile worker accommodation inside the port, causing the injury, while debris from the second drone fell near nearby fuel storage tanks, marking the first recorded attack on Oman. The Sultanate condemned the attack, affirming that all necessary measures are being taken to address any threat to the safety of residents and national security. Oman’s police urged fishermen and owners of recreational boats in the Musandam governorate to refrain from sailing during this period. The US Embassy in Oman also advised its staff and citizens to seek shelter amid the ongoing security situation. Separately, Oman’s Maritime Security Center reported that the oil tanker SKYLIGHT, flying the flag of Palau, was targeted about five nautical miles north of Khasab Port in the Musandam governorate. All 20 crew members were evacuated safely, including 15 Indian nationals and five Iranian nationals. Initial reports indicate that four crew members sustained varying degrees of injury.