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<p><strong>Middle East Tensions:</strong> The industrial port city of Sohar in Oman experienced an attack resulting in the death of two Indian nationals and multiple injuries to other individuals during the continuing Western Asian conflict, informed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday.</p>
<h2><strong>MEA confirms casualties among Indian nationals</strong></h2>
<p>MEA spokesman Randhir Jaiswal announced on the social media platform X that Indian diplomats at the Omani embassy maintain continuous communication with both local officials and the organisation that employed the affected workers. The embassy is working to assist and support both the injured individuals and the families of deceased persons, according to Jaiswal.</p>
<h2><strong>India expresses grief over the loss of its citizens</strong></h2>
<p>He expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of the two Indian citizens. "We lost two Indian nationals today in an attack in Sohar, Oman in the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Several other Indian nationals were also injured. We express our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. Our Mission in Oman is in touch with the local authorities as well as the employer company and is extending all possible assistance," Jaiswal said. </p>
<blockquote><p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">We lost two Indian nationals today in an attack in Sohar, Oman in the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Several other Indian nationals were also injured. We express our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.</p>
<p>Our Mission in…</p>
<p>— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia/status/2032496456045891664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 13, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Sohar is one of Oman’s important industrial and port cities and the incident occurred at a time when multiple regions across West Asia experienced increasing security problems due to active warfare and military confrontations.</p>
<h2><strong>Sohar’s industrial significance and workforce presence</strong></h2>
<p>The city contains multiple factories, logistics centres and heavy industrial operations, which together create numerous job opportunities for international employees. Indian nationals work in various sectors, including construction, manufacturing, services and trade, which constitute a significant portion of workers</p>
<h2><strong>Large Indian diaspora community in Oman</strong></h2>
<p>Oman has a significant Indian diaspora community settled and working there. The Indian workforce in Oman plays a vital role in driving the nation’s industrial and economic growth.</p>
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<p>The Indian Embassy in Muscat works together with Omani authorities, businesses and regional organisations to protect Indian citizens living in Oman by safeguarding their welfare and maintaining secure workspaces.</p>
<h2><strong>India monitors the regional situation and holds talks</strong></h2>
<p>India monitors developments across all West Asian countries. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conducted his second phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday. The two leaders discussed their bilateral relationship during the meeting, while they also addressed important matters concerning BRICS, currently chaired by India, and Iran to participate as a member.</p>
<p>The incident occurred during a period when multiple regions across West Asia experienced increasing security problems because of active warfare and military confrontations. Sohar is one of Oman’s important industrial and port cities.</p>
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<p>The city contains multiple factories, logistics centres, and heavy industrial operations, which together create numerous job opportunities for international employees. Indian nationals work in various sectors, including construction, manufacturing, services and trade, which together make up most of the workforce.</p>
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Middle East Tensions: The industrial port city of Sohar in Oman experienced an attack resulting in the death of two Indian nationals and multiple injuries to other individuals during the continuing Western Asian conflict, informed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday.MEA confirms casualties among Indian nationalsMEA spokesman Randhir Jaiswal announced on the social media platform X that Indian diplomats at the Omani embassy maintain continuous communication with both local officials and the organisation that employed the affected workers. The embassy is working to assist and support both the injured individuals and the families of deceased persons, according to Jaiswal.India expresses grief over the loss of its citizensHe expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of the two Indian citizens. "We lost two Indian nationals today in an attack in Sohar, Oman in the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Several other Indian nationals were also injured. We express our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. Our Mission in Oman is in touch with the local authorities as well as the employer company and is extending all possible assistance," Jaiswal said. We lost two Indian nationals today in an attack in Sohar, Oman in the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Several other Indian nationals were also injured. We express our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.Our Mission in…— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) March 13, 2026Read more: Global sugar prices crash as Brazil surplus shakes markets, India stays steady: ICRA Sohar is one of Oman’s important industrial and port cities and the incident occurred at a time when multiple regions across West Asia experienced increasing security problems due to active warfare and military confrontations.Sohar’s industrial significance and workforce presenceThe city contains multiple factories, logistics centres and heavy industrial operations, which together create numerous job opportunities for international employees. Indian nationals work in various sectors, including construction, manufacturing, services and trade, which constitute a significant portion of workersLarge Indian diaspora community in OmanOman has a significant Indian diaspora community settled and working there. The Indian workforce in Oman plays a vital role in driving the nation’s industrial and economic growth.Read more: Dry fruit prices surge 40% in Hyderabad as West Asia conflicts disrupt supply The Indian Embassy in Muscat works together with Omani authorities, businesses and regional organisations to protect Indian citizens living in Oman by safeguarding their welfare and maintaining secure workspaces.India monitors the regional situation and holds talksIndia monitors developments across all West Asian countries. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conducted his second phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday. The two leaders discussed their bilateral relationship during the meeting, while they also addressed important matters concerning BRICS, currently chaired by India, and Iran to participate as a member.The incident occurred during a period when multiple regions across West Asia experienced increasing security problems because of active warfare and military confrontations. Sohar is one of Oman’s important industrial and port cities.Read more: Bank Holiday Today: Are banks closed on March 14? Check the full March 2026 holiday list The city contains multiple factories, logistics centres, and heavy industrial operations, which together create numerous job opportunities for international employees. Indian nationals work in various sectors, including construction, manufacturing, services and trade, which together make up most of the workforce.  

MEA spokesman Randhir Jaiswal announced on the social media platform X that Indian diplomats at the Omani embassy maintain continuous communication with both local officials and the organisation that employed the affected workers. The embassy is working to assist and support both the injured individuals and the families of deceased persons.

Middle East Tension: Oman attack claims two Indian lives as conflict fears grow

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Middle East Tensions: The industrial port city of Sohar in Oman experienced an attack resulting in the death of two Indian nationals and multiple injuries to other individuals during the continuing Western Asian conflict, informed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday. MEA confirms casualties among Indian nationals MEA spokesman Randhir Jaiswal announced on the social media platform X that Indian diplomats at the Omani embassy maintain continuous communication with both local officials and the organisation that employed the affected workers. The embassy is working to assist and support both the injured individuals and the families of deceased persons, according to Jaiswal. India expresses grief over the loss of its citizens He expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of the two Indian citizens. We lost two Indian nationals today in an attack in Sohar, Oman in the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Several other Indian nationals were also injured. We express our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. Our Mission in Oman is in touch with the local authorities as well as the employer company and is extending all possible assistance, Jaiswal said.  We lost two Indian nationals today in an attack in Sohar, Oman in the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Several other Indian nationals were also injured. We express our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. Our Mission in… — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) March 13, 2026 Read more: Global sugar prices crash as Brazil surplus shakes markets, India stays steady: ICRA  Sohar is one of Oman’s important industrial and port cities and the incident occurred at a time when multiple regions across West Asia experienced increasing security problems due to active warfare and military confrontations. Sohar’s industrial significance and workforce presence The city contains multiple factories, logistics centres and heavy industrial operations, which together create numerous job opportunities for international employees. Indian nationals work in various sectors, including construction, manufacturing, services and trade, which constitute a significant portion of workers Large Indian diaspora community in Oman Oman has a significant Indian diaspora community settled and working there. The Indian workforce in Oman plays a vital role in driving the nation’s industrial and economic growth. Read more: Dry fruit prices surge 40% in Hyderabad as West Asia conflicts disrupt supply  The Indian Embassy in Muscat works together with Omani authorities, businesses and regional organisations to protect Indian citizens living in Oman by safeguarding their welfare and maintaining secure workspaces. India monitors the regional situation and holds talks India monitors developments across all West Asian countries. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conducted his second phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday. The two leaders discussed their bilateral relationship during the meeting, while they also addressed important matters concerning BRICS, currently chaired by India, and Iran to participate as a member. The incident occurred during a period when multiple regions across West Asia experienced increasing security problems because of active warfare and military confrontations. Sohar is one of Oman’s important industrial and port cities. Read more: Bank Holiday Today: Are banks closed on March 14? Check the full March 2026 holiday list  The city contains multiple factories, logistics centres, and heavy industrial operations, which together create numerous job opportunities for international employees. Indian nationals work in various sectors, including construction, manufacturing, services and trade, which together make up most of the workforce.    

MEA spokesman Randhir Jaiswal announced on the social media platform X that Indian diplomats at the Omani embassy maintain continuous communication with both local officials and the organisation that employed the affected workers. The embassy is working to assist and support both the injured individ