https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/two-sailors-missing-after-tanker-attacked-in-strait-of-hormuz-oman-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/two-sailors-missing-after-tanker-attacked-in-strait-of-hormuz-oman-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/two-sailors-missing-after-tanker-attacked-in-strait-of-hormuz-oman-says#u71655Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:15:45 +0000Oman is conducting search and rescue operations for two missing sailors after the Panama-flagged tanker El Gaia was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel carried 25 crew members, consisting of 14 Indian and 11 Pakistani nationals. One of the missing crew members is Pakistani seafarer Hammad Obaida. The United States and Iran disagree on the cause of the incident, with the U.S. claiming Tehran struck the vessel twice and Iran asserting the tanker exploded after hitting mines. Iran has stated the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical global o