A ship carrying 15 Indian sailors is attacked while traveling near the coast of Oman.

In a recent incident, a Palau-flagged oil tanker carrying 15 Indian crew members was attacked by the Iranian military off the coast of Oman's Musandam peninsula. The attack left four people injured, according to Omani authorities who released a statement on Sunday. This news comes at a time when Iran has been carrying out a series of attacks, mainly targeting Israel and American military bases in the Gulf region. These attacks have been in retaliation to the US and Israel's joint strike on Iran the previous day. The situation escalated even further after Iran announced that their Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in the strike. The Oman Maritime Security Center reported that the oil tanker, named Skylight, was attacked just five nautical miles north of the port of Khasab in the Musandam governorate. All 20 crew members, including 15 Indians and five Iranians, were safely evacuated. However, four of the crew members sustained injuries of varying degrees and have been given medical treatment. Sources familiar with the incident have revealed that the Indian government is in contact with the relevant authorities to ensure the safety of their citizens. Meanwhile, tensions continue to rise as Iran vows to avenge the death of their Supreme Leader. This has sparked fears of a larger conflict in the already volatile Middle East region. The joint strike by the US and Israel on Iran comes after weeks of unsuccessful negotiations between the two countries regarding Iran's nuclear program. The Ministry of External Affairs in India has expressed deep concern over these recent developments and has urged all sides to exercise restraint and prioritize the safety of civilians. They have also called for dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate tensions and address underlying issues, while emphasizing the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states. The incident has caused ripples across the international community and has raised concerns about the stability of the region. As the situation continues to unfold, the world watches with bated breath to see what the next steps will be. This is PTI reporting for Orissa POST, Odisha's No.1 English Daily.