Video: Oil facilities hit in Oman’s Salalah port amid Iranian strikes
Kartavya Desk Staff
As the US-Israel Iran war entered twelfth day, oil storage facilities were struck in Oman’s Salalah port and no damage to merchant vessels was reported. Authorities were able to douse the fire after Iranian strikes hit the oil facilities, Al Jazeera reported. After drones struck fuel tank in the Salalah port, an energy ministry official told Oman’s state news agency, there has been no disruption to the continuity of oil supplies or petroleum derivatives in the country. > JUST IN: 🇴🇲🇮🇷 Footage shows massive fire after Iranian drones struck Oman’s largest oil storage facilities at the Port of Salalah. pic.twitter.com/MTi1keCevO — BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) March 11, 2026 JUST IN: 🇴🇲🇮🇷 Footage shows massive fire after Iranian drones struck Oman’s largest oil storage facilities at the Port of Salalah. pic.twitter.com/MTi1keCevO — BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) March 11, 2026 ## About the Salalah port The port founded in 1989 is touted as the largest ports in the region in the Sultanate of Oman. The port, which plays a significant role in regional trade and aiding global transactions, has so far handled over 50 million TEUs and over 100 million MT of bulk, liquid, and general cargo. ## 12th day of US-Israel Iran War The Gulf nations continued to defend themselves as Iranian strikes continued to hit the areas in retaliation to the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Meanwhile, Tehran said nearly 10,000 civilian sites in the country have been bombed and more than 1,300 civilians killed, as per Al Jazeera. On Tuesday, Iranian targets such as Mehrabad airport in Tehran were hit. The tensions have led to a record leap of global energy prices. Amid mounting pressure on US, President Donald Trump remarked that the war will end soon. In Washington, lawmakers have sought public hearings on the war’s goals and criticising the administration’s strategy as US casualties mount. The Express Global Desk at The Indian Express delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ... Read More