15 Indian Crew Members Aboard Palau‑Flagged Tanker Evacuated After Attack Near Strait of Hormuz

A Palau‑flagged oil tanker carrying 15 Indian nationals was attacked off Oman’s Musandam peninsula on Sunday, leaving four crew members injured. The tanker, named Skylight, was struck near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments. All 20 crew members, including five Iranians, were safely evacuated and received medical attention. Authorities have yet to confirm the perpetrators of the attack. The incident comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, following strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran after the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The attack has raised concerns about maritime security and the safety of international shipping in the Gulf region.