On Oct 11 local time the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a tanker at an anchorage off Sohar, Oman, was struck by an unmanned aerial vehicle. UKMTO initially received a report of a security incident and has formally classified it as an attack. Local authorities are assisting crew evacuation. The extent of damage to the vessel and any environmental impact are unclear; the incident is under investigation. 11-OCT-2026 05:33 PM ET