{
  "id": 13865496,
  "title": "Two Indian nationals missing after drone attack on tanker off Oman's coast",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/two-indian-nationals-missing-after-drone-attack-on-tanker-off-omans",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/two-indian-nationals-missing-after-drone-attack-tanker-omans-coast"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two Indian citizens are reported missing following a drone attack on a tanker off the coast of Oman, according to a senior Indian official. The incident occurred on October 11 when the MT PETRO DOLPHIN, a vessel carrying 11 Indian seafarers, was targeted. Indian Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that nine of the Indian crew members have been successfully rescued, while two remain missing. The Indian government is actively coordinating with relevant authorities to support the ongoing rescue efforts and ensure every possible action is taken to locate the missing individuals. Since the start of the conflict with Iran in late February, at least 16 Indian seafarers have lost their lives.",
  "summary": "Two Indian nationals missing after drone attack on tanker off Oman's coast A drone attack on a vessel off the coast of Oman left two Indian nations missing, a senior Indian official said on Sunday. Meanwhile, nine others were rescued, as search and rescue operations by the local coast guard begin. \"On Oct 11, tanker MT PETRO DOLPHIN, carrying 11 Indian seafarers, was subjected to a drone attack…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "The targeting of commercial vessels in these waters intensifies the lethal risks facing Indian maritime workers as regional conflicts continue to disrupt vital shipping lanes.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "2 Indian Sailors Missing After Drone Attack On Tanker Near Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/2-indian-sailors-missing-after-drone-attack-on-tanker-near-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-10-12T02:21:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Two Indian seafarers missing, nine rescued after drone attack on tanker at Sohar Anchorage, says Sonowal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/two-indian-seafarers-missing-nine-rescued-after-drone-attack-on",
        "published": "2026-10-12T03:29:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "2 Indian seafarers missing after Hormuz attack: Union seeks 'urgent status update'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/2-indian-seafarers-missing-after-hormuz-attack-union-seeks-urgent",
        "published": "2026-10-12T04:18:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}