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Oman Evacuates Crew From Attacked Saudi Tanker
Summary
Oman evacuated 16 crew members from the Saudi-owned tanker Sidr following an attack in the Strait of Hormuz. The tanker, owned by Shipping Company Bahri, was carrying Saudi oil. Two Filipino seafarers were killed, but the status of seven crew members remains unclear.
Tensions remain high in the Middle East following renewed attacks between the US and Iran. On Monday, September 7, Omani authorities reported the evacuation of 16 crew members from the Saudi-owned oil tanker Sidr after it was attacked by Tehran. Meanwhile, Israel has intensified its attacks on southern Lebanon, killing at least 12 people, including two children, in recent hours.
On Monday, the Omani Maritime Security Center announced the termination of the Saudi oil tanker (SDR) support tasks and the evacuation of 16 members of its crew following an Iranian attack last week in the Strait of Hormuz.