Attack on Indian tanker off Oman coast… Panic increased in the world amid Israel-Iran war, 4 people injured

New Delhi : The increasing hostility between Israel and Iran is now targeting innocent Indian citizens through the waves of the sea. The horrific attack on an oil tanker near the Musandam coast of Oman on Sunday has attracted the attention of the whole world. There were 15 Indian citizens deployed as crew on this ship. Who came directly under the influence of this bloody conflict. This incident shows how tensions in West Asia have now become a major threat to global trade routes.

Horrific attack on the coast of Oman

This attack, which took place near the Musandam Peninsula, has become a topic of discussion at the international level due to its geographical location and intensity. The huge Palau-flagged oil tanker ‘Skylight’ was moving just five nautical miles north of Khasab port in Oman. Then suddenly he was attacked. Oman’s Maritime Security Center has confirmed that this is the first time in this period of tension that a merchant ship has been targeted so close to Oman.

There were a total of 20 members on board the ship

Immediately after this attack, Oman’s security agencies started a large-scale and extremely active rescue operation. According to the information, there were a total of 20 members on board the ship. In which 15 Indian and 5 Iranian citizens were providing their services. It is a matter of relief that all 20 members have been rescued safely. Although. This sudden deadly attack and the echo of the explosion had mentally frightened all the crew members.

treatment of injured members

According to initial reports, four crew members have suffered different types of injuries in this horrific attack. Some of the injured have suffered serious injuries. While some others have suffered minor scratches. All the injured have been admitted to the nearest medical center for prompt treatment. Till now the security agencies have not been able to clarify whether the help of drones was used to attack the ship or whether a powerful missile was used.

The sea burning in the fire of revenge

Defense experts believe that this attack is a part of the ongoing ‘grueling action of revenge’ between Iran and Israel-America. Recently, Israel and America together killed Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. After this big incident, pro-Iranian rebel groups have become very aggressive. They are now demonstrating their anger and power by targeting merchant ships. Innocent Indian sailors are getting caught in this conflict.

Big alarm bell for shipping industry

This attack that happened so close to Oman is a big alarm bell for the entire international shipping industry. The Musandam Peninsula is a strategic and sensitive area through which a major part of the world’s oil trade passes. An attack here simply means that now no sea route is left safe. The Government of India is closely monitoring this serious situation as thousands of Indian sailors are deployed on these dangerous sea routes.