{
  "id": 9487027,
  "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-9487027",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T18:18:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/09/24/indian-sailor-killed-as-two-torpedoes-hit-merchant-ship-off-oman/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An Indian sailor tragically lost his life when his merchant ship was targeted by two torpedoes off the coast of Oman on Wednesday. The MV Cape Dao, carrying 28 crew members, was sailing under the Antigua and Barbuda flag at the time of the attack. The incident, which resulted in a fire in the engine room, occurred 4.6km off Musandam, an Omani exclave that borders the United Arab Emirates. Oman's Maritime Security Centre confirmed that 27 crew members were rescued and received medical treatment, while one sailor tragically perished. The Indian embassy in Muscat expressed deep sorrow over the loss of one of its citizens, revealing that 19 of the crew were Indian nationals. The Royal Navy of Oman, working in coordination with authorities, conducted an evacuation operation for the crew, successfully rescuing 27 individuals. The Forward Seamen's Union of India identified the deceased sailor as Suraj Yadav from Uttar Pradesh and criticized the ongoing violence in the Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz, where Indian sailors have been \"slaughtered in silence.\" Since the Iran war began in February, at least 23 sailors have been killed, according to the International Maritime Organisation. Ships have faced attacks by Iranian forces during a blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for oil trade between Iran and Gulf states. The United States military has also attacked ships during two separate blockades of Iranian ports under former President Donald Trump. In addition to the attacks from Iran, Houthi rebels in Yemen have also targeted vessels in the Arabian Peninsula.",
  "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": [],
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  "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 Business",
        "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",
        "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"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}