{
  "id": 9386502,
  "title": "Indian sailor killed as two torpedoes hit merchant ship off Oman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/indian-sailor-killed-as-two-torpedoes-hit-merchant-ship-off-oman",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T18:18:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/23/indian-sailor-killed-as-two-torpedoes-hit-merchant-ship-off-oman/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday, an Indian sailor named Suraj Yadav from Uttar Pradesh was killed when the merchant ship MV Cape Dao was attacked by two torpedoes off the coast of Oman. The incident, which occurred 4.6km off Musandam, an Omani exclave bordering the UAE, resulted in a fire in the engine room and the death of one crew member. The attack left 27 crew members rescued and received medical treatment, all of whom were Indian. Oman's Maritime Security Centre confirmed the loss, expressing deep sorrow over the death of one of its citizens. The ship, flying the flag of Antigua and Barbuda, had 28 crew members on board. Despite Iran and the US not claiming responsibility, the Forward Seamen's Union of India appealed for an escort from Indian vessels, highlighting the ongoing danger faced by sailors in the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz. Since the start of the Iran war in February, at least 23 sailors have been killed in similar attacks, according to the International Maritime Organisation. Ships have also faced attacks by Iranian forces during a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and by Houthi rebels in Yemen.",
  "summary": "An Indian sailor was killed on Wednesday when a merchant ship was attacked, reportedly by two torpedoes, off the coast of Oman . It was the latest deadly incident affecting Middle East shipping, but neither Iran nor the US claimed responsibility for the strike. The ship, the MV Cape Dao, was sailing under the flag of Antigua and Barbuda with 28 crew members on board. The attack resulted in a fire…",
  "key_points": [
    "Indian sailor Suraj Yadav killed off Oman coast",
    "Two torpedoes hit merchant ship MV Cape Dao",
    "27 crew members rescued, all Indian"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Indian Seafarer Killed, 19 Rescued After Torpedoes Strike Ship Off Oman Coast",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/indian-seafarer-killed-19-rescued-after-torpedoes-strike-ship-off",
        "published": "2026-09-23T16:28:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Indian sailor killed as two torpedoes hit merchant ship off Oman",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/indian-sailor-killed-as-two-torpedoes-hit-merchant-ship-off-oman-9392113",
        "published": "2026-09-23T18:18:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Indian seafarer succumbs to head injuries after missile attack on carrier off Oman coast",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/indian-seafarer-succumbs-to-head-injuries-after-missile-attack-on",
        "published": "2026-09-23T22:30:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Indian seaman killed off Oman coast, 11th such incident amid West Asia crisis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/indian-seaman-killed-off-oman-coast-11th-such-incident-amid-west-asia",
        "published": "2026-09-24T01:11:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}