Tankers attacked off Oman; three Indian seafarers reported killed
Confirmedon two or more distinct origins, at least one tied to no party: 2 distinct origins, 2 tied to no party.
The Palau-flagged tanker Skylight was hit near Oman's Musandam peninsula and the tanker MKD Vyom was struck off Oman over the weekend of 28 February and 1 March. Indian officials told the Hindustan Times that two Indian crew of the Skylight were killed and three injured, and India's embassy in Oman confirmed the death of an Indian national aboard MKD Vyom. Shipping through the strait slowed sharply as tankers held back.
- When
- 1 March 2026
- Where
- Gulf of Oman, No single country (military events are placed no finer than town or district, except known fixed sites)
- What
- vessel attack, tanker · military
- Acting party
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
- Attribution
- Attributed by independent sources. Indian officials and outlets attributed the attacks to Iranian forces.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · backfilled
Sources
- Evidence Hindustan Times
- Evidence gCaptain
Initial information indicated injuries of varying severity to four of the crew.
- Evidence CBS News
The attack resulted in a fire and explosion in the main engine room, killing one crew member, an Indian national.
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | confirmed | P1 backfilled: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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The War Record, "Tankers attacked off Oman; three Indian seafarers reported killed", ev-20261027-c6v6, revision 1, https://thewarrecord.com/events/ev-20261027-c6v6/