economy
March 4, 2026
Oil tanker attacked off coast of US ally (VIDEO)
An oil tanker off the Oman coast is the latest ship to be attacked after US‑Israeli strikes on Iran sparked a wider Middle East conflict
TL;DR
- An oil tanker, the MKD VYOM, was attacked by an explosive-laden remotely operated boat 52 nautical miles off the coast of Muscat Governorate, Oman.
- The attack resulted in one fatality and the evacuation of the remaining 21 crew members.
- This is the third vessel targeted in the region following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, which have escalated regional tensions.
- The conflict has disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage for global oil and gas.
- Oil prices briefly surged to a 14-month high, and European benchmark gas futures saw a significant increase.
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