Drones hit fuel tank in Oman port, state media say

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Drones targeted an Omani port on Tuesday, hitting a fuel tank, state media said, as Iran presses its campaign against the Gulf in response to US and Israeli strikes.

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Fuel tanks at the Duqm Commercial Port were targeted by several drones, one of which struck a fuel tank, Oman News Agency reported quoting a security source.

"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.

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Oman condemned the targeting of the fuel tank at the Duqm Port with several drones, confirming the damages were under and no injuries were recorded.

This comes after the Duqm port was targeted by two drones on Sunday, one of which struck a mobile workers' accommodation. A worker was injured, while debris from the other landed near fuel tanks, the Oman News Agency said.

Oman, which played a mediation role in talks between the US and Iran, has called for a ceasefire in the war.

Written by

Bahni Bandyopadhyay