Indian crew rescued after attack on oil tanker off Oman

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Oman

World / International

Indian crew rescued after attack on oil tanker off Oman

24 Indian crew members were rescued after an oil tanker was struck by a US missile off the coast of Oman. The attack occurred on June 9, 2026, and rescue operations were promptly initiated. No details on the crew's condition have been released.

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