New Delhi, March 1 -- A Palau-flagged oil tanker with 15 Indian crew members came under attack from the Iranian military off Oman's Musandam peninsula and four people were injured in the strike, Omani authorities said on Sunday.

Oman's Maritime Security said the Skylight tanker was targeted north of Khasab port, according to a post on X.

The entire crew of 20 individuals, comprising 15 Indian nationals and five Iranians, have been safely evacuated, reported PTI, citing Oman Maritime Security.

The attack comes amid reports of ships largely avoiding the Strait of Hormuz that lies between Iran and Oman's northern coast since Israel-US jointly launched a strike on Iran, under the operation 'Epic Fury' on Saturday, 28 February. Hours later,...