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Drones Attack Oman Port, Maersk Suspends Operations

3/13/2026

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Drones struck fuel storage tanks at Oman’s Port of Salalah on Wednesday.
Omani air defenses intercepted some drones while others hit the port, and no casualties were reported.
Maersk suspended operations at Salalah after the attack, and civil defense said fire containment may take time.
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman condemned the attacks in a call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, reflecting Gulf tensions amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

History

Historical Context

The Gulf War began on August 2, 1990, when Iraq, led by Saddam Hussein, invaded Kuwait, claiming historical ties and economic grievances. The United Nations swiftly condemned the invasion, imposing sanctions and authorizing military action. By February 28, 1991, a U.S.-led coalition had liberated Kuwait, highlighting the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region, which continue to resonate today, particularly with recent drone strikes in Oman.

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Story summary

Drones struck fuel storage tanks at Oman’s Port of Salalah on Wednesday.
Omani air defenses intercepted some drones while others hit the port, and no casualties were reported.
Maersk suspended operations at Salalah after the attack, and civil defense said fire containment may take time.
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman condemned the attacks in a call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, reflecting Gulf tensions amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

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