Bulk Carrier Cape Dao Torpedoed Near Oman, Indian Sailor Killed

The Antigua and Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier Cape Dao was struck by two torpedoes in the Oman Sea, killing an Indian sailor and damaging the engine room. The attack, which occurred en route from Mina Zayed to an unspecified destination, marks a significant escalation in maritime threats in the region, though the perpetrator remains unidentified. This incident underscores heightened risks to commercial shipping in the Gulf of Oman, with potential implications for regional security and maritime trade.