A Panama-flagged commercial vessel was hit by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, injuring 12 crew members, including 11 Indians.
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Muscat, Oman: A Panama-flagged commercial vessel was hit by a projectile while sailing through the Strait of Hormuz near Oman on Tuesday, leaving 12 crew members injured, including 11 Indian nationals.
The vessel, MT On Peace, carried 19 crew members, 17 of whom were Indian nationals.
Injured Crew Evacuated
Omani authorities evacuated the injured crew members to Khasab, Oman. The injured sailors are receiving medical attention, according to information released by India’s Ministry of External Affairs.
India Condemns the Incident
India strongly condemned the attack and called for an immediate end to attacks against commercial vessels.
New Delhi also stressed the importance of protecting seafarers and ensuring the safe movement of commercial shipping through international waterways.
Growing Maritime Security Concerns
The incident comes amid heightened tensions and serious security concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route connecting the Persian Gulf with international waters.
The identity of those responsible for the projectile strike has not been officially established. No specific group has been blamed without confirmation.