Muscat, March 2 -- One person was killed in an attack on an oil tanker off Muscat that triggered an explosion and fire, as Iran continues its Gulf retaliation campaign, The Times of Israel reported, citing Omani authorities.

The Times of Israel reported, as per a statement from Oman's maritime security centre, "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 statement added, "The attack resulted in a fire and explosion in the main engine room, killing one crew member, an Indian national."

In response, the Embassy of India in Muscat expressed its...