Oil tanker hit near Oman in Strait of Hormuz; 15 Indians evacuated

2026-03-01 - 11:23

An oil tanker, the Skylight, was attacked off Oman's coast, injuring four crew members and prompting an evacuation. This incident follows Iran's warning to close the vital Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route. Shipping giants are suspending transit, and insurers are withdrawing cover, raising fears of severe global energy market disruption amid escalating regional tensions.