Jaipur, March 4 (NationPress) The escalating tensions between Iran and Israel have led to tragedy for a family in Rajasthan. Dalip Singh, a 24-year-old from Nagaur district, lost his life during an attack on the commercial ship MV Skylight near the strategically important Khasab Port in Oman.

The shipping company confirmed this devastating news on Wednesday, which has left the community of Khinwatana in shock and mourning.

Dalip Singh, the son of K. Singh, joined the Merchant Navy on January 22, 2026, and was serving as a crew member on a Palau-flagged oil and chemical tanker.

His family reported that they last communicated with him on February 28, when he seemed to be in good spirits. However, everything changed following an attack on the morning of March 1.

Dalip had taken this job to enhance his family's financial stability, having replaced another crew member shortly before the incident.

The attack occurred while MV Skylight was anchored off the coast of Oman, near the critical Strait of Hormuz.

As per Oman's Maritime Security Centre, the vessel was either struck by a missile allegedly fired from Iran or by a drone laden with explosives.

The projectile impacted the bow of the ship, where Dalip Singh was reportedly stationed, leading to a significant explosion and fire that severely damaged the vessel.

The body of Captain Ashish, a resident of Bihar, has been retrieved.

Initially, Dalip Singh's body was reported missing, prompting search operations by Omani rescue teams, but subsequent reports confirmed his tragic death.

According to the shipping company, there were 15 Indian and five Iranian crew members aboard the vessel during the attack. While most were rescued during the emergency response, three were initially unaccounted for.

The deaths of two crew members, including Dalip Singh, have now been officially confirmed.

This attack occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil transit, where nearly 20 percent of the world's oil supply is transported.

Given the rising tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, the region has become increasingly unstable.

Security analysts suggest that this strike may be part of the broader escalation occurring in the Gulf.

As news of Dalip Singh's passing reached Khinwatana village, profound sorrow enveloped the community.

Being the sole breadwinner for his family, he had just embarked on his maritime career.

Villagers and family members have called upon the Central government to provide full support to the grieving family and reinforce safety protocols for Indian seafarers operating in conflict-affected waters.