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Fresh drone strike reported at Oman’s Duqm port; fuel tank hit

News DeskLast Updated: 03 March 2026, 03:17 PM ISTShare A drone strike hit a fuel tank at Oman’s Duqm port, causing damage but no casualties, as regional attacks escalate across the Gulf amid rising tensions. Representational Image | Photo: PTIA fuel tank at Oman’s strategically important Duqm commercial port was struck on Tuesday in a drone attack, according to the state news agency, marking the latest incident amid escalating regional violence linked to US–Israeli strikes on Iran. The blast comes as Iran widens its retaliation across the Gulf, striking energy and maritime infrastructure and prompting rising concerns over regional stability.

Fresh drone strike reported at Oman’s Duqm port; fuel tank hit

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Key Highlights

  • Authorities in Oman said the impact was swiftly contained and no casualties were reported.
  • Drone strikes hit port for second time in days Oman News Agency said several unmanned aircraft targeted the Duqm facility, with one drone directly hitting a fuel tank.
  • “The resulting damage has been contained without any human casualties recorded.
  • Oman confirms its condemnation of the targeting and states that it is taking all necessary measures to address this incident,” the agency said.
  • It marks the second attack on the port in less than 48 hours.
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