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1 Dead as Oil Tanker Hit by Unmanned Boat Off Oman

An oil tanker is seen off the coast of Dubai (EPA)
An oil tanker is seen off the coast of Dubai (EPA)
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1 Dead as Oil Tanker Hit by Unmanned Boat Off Oman

An oil tanker is seen off the coast of Dubai (EPA)
An oil tanker is seen off the coast of Dubai (EPA)

One person was killed in an attack on an oil tanker off Muscat that also caused an explosion and a fire, the Omani authorities said Monday, as Iran presses on with its campaign.

"The oil tanker MKD VYOM, flying the flag of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, was attacked by an unmanned boat 52 nautical miles off the coast of Muscat Governorate. The tanker was carrying approximately 59,463 metric tons of cargo," the Omani maritime security center said in a statement.

"The attack resulted in a fire and explosion in the main engine room, killing one crew member, an Indian national," it added.

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Saudi FM, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.
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Saudi FM, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk.

During the call they discussed regional developments and their humanitarian repercussions, as well as the importance of intensifying cooperation to support international efforts aimed at achieving security and peace.

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Saudi Interior Ministry: Kingdom’s Security Remains Stable

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
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Saudi Interior Ministry: Kingdom’s Security Remains Stable

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT

The Saudi Ministry of Interior has confirmed that the Kingdom’s security remains stable and daily life continues normally across all its regions despite recent regional developments, SPA reported.

Security sectors are operating around the clock within an integrated system to ensure the safety of all citizens, residents, and visitors.

Emphasizing that national security is its top priority, the ministry urged the public to rely solely on official sources and cautioned against circulating rumors or unverified videos.

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Gulf and Arab Countries, US Condemn Iran’s ‘Reckless’ Attacks

High-rise buildings are pictured at night along the corniche in Doha on March 1, 2026. (Photo by Karim JAAFAR / AFP)
High-rise buildings are pictured at night along the corniche in Doha on March 1, 2026. (Photo by Karim JAAFAR / AFP)
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Gulf and Arab Countries, US Condemn Iran’s ‘Reckless’ Attacks

High-rise buildings are pictured at night along the corniche in Doha on March 1, 2026. (Photo by Karim JAAFAR / AFP)
High-rise buildings are pictured at night along the corniche in Doha on March 1, 2026. (Photo by Karim JAAFAR / AFP)

Gulf and Arab countries, along with the United States, have condemned Iran’s “indiscriminate and reckless missile and drone attacks.”

“These unjustified strikes targeted sovereign territory, endangered civilian populations, and damaged civilian infrastructure,” said a statement issued on Sunday by Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and the US.

They strongly condemned “Iran’s indiscriminate and reckless missile and drone attacks against sovereign territories across the region.”

Tehran’s “actions represent a dangerous escalation that violates the sovereignty of multiple states and threatens regional stability.”

“The targeting of civilians and of countries not engaged in hostilities is reckless and destabilizing behavior,” said the statement.

“We stand united in defense of our citizens, sovereignty, and territory, and reaffirm our right to self-defense in the face of these attacks,” the Arab countries and the US said.

He also stressed commitment to regional security and commended the effective air and missile defense cooperation that has prevented far greater loss of life and destruction.