Indian Nationals Killed in Iranian Attacks Off Oman
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At least three Indian nationals were killed in Iranian attacks on two merchant vessels in the waters off Oman, while some 20 more were injured in strikes across the region, people familiar with the matter said on Monday.
The Indian embassy in Oman confirmed the “tragic demise of an Indian national on board MKD Vyom” in a social media post.
Another two Indian nationals who were part of the crew of the Palau-flagged oil tanker Skylight were killed when the vessel was targeted by Iranian forces in waters near Oman’s Musandam peninsula over the weekend.
Nearly 20 Indian nationals were injured in Iranian strikes across West Asia, including about 13 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the people said.
Iran has launched a wave of attacks against Israel and US military bases in several West Asian countries in retaliation for strikes by the US and Israel on Saturday that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several top military officials.
