Iranian drone strike targets oil storage facilities at Port of Duqm in Oman

An Iranian drone strike hit a fuel tank at Oman's Port of Duqm on Tuesday, the second attack in three days amid escalating regional US-Israel-Iran hostilities.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 3, 2026, 8:14 AM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)

Aerial assault on Omani energy infrastructure

Regional security sources confirmed that several unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) targeted the commercial Port of Duqm on Oman’s southeastern coast on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The strike successfully hit a fuel storage tank, resulting in material damage. Omani emergency services were deployed immediately, and authorities later confirmed that the situation was brought under control before the fire could spread to adjacent facilities. No injuries or fatalities were reported among the port personnel or security forces during the engagement.

Pattern of escalating maritime threats

The Tuesday strike follows a nearly identical incident on Sunday, in which the same port was targeted by two drones. The recurring nature of these attacks suggests that Duqm, a major logistics hub positioned outside the immediate Strait of Hormuz, is being specifically targeted to disrupt alternative energy shipping routes. Oman has officially condemned the violations of its sovereignty and announced that it is implementing intensified security measures to safeguard critical infrastructure against further aerial incursions.

Context of the 2026 Iran Israel conflict

The drone strikes in Oman are part of a broader retaliatory campaign by Tehran following joint United States and Israeli military operations inside Iran that began on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Iranian officials have characterized these strikes on Gulf states as a direct response to the "significant infrastructure damage" and loss of life caused by coalition bombing runs. By targeting Omani ports, Iran appears to be signaling its capability to strike targets across the entire Arabian Peninsula, moving beyond its traditional focus on the Persian Gulf.