The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has condemned a projectile attack in the Strait of Hormuz against the Panama-flagged oil tanker MT On Peace, owned by Dubai shipping company Onex, The National reported.
The attack injured 12 crew members, including 11 Indian nationals, according to an MEA statement. Of the 19-strong crew on board, 17 were Indian citizens. With the support of Omani authorities, the wounded seafarers were evacuated and transferred to Khasab, Oman, to receive medical treatment.
In its statement released on Tuesday, India expressed deep concern over recurring strikes on vessels in the region and called for an immediate cessation of attacks on commercial shipping, sailors, and civilian infrastructure to maintain regional peace and stability. The ministry stated that navigation and commerce through international waterways must be restored as soon as possible.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported that an outbound oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was struck above the waterline by an unknown projectile. According to reports cited by The National from The Wall Street Journal, nine commercial vessels have been attacked near the strait in recent weeks. The National noted that Onex was contacted for comment but had yet to provide a response.
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- The National · 2026-10-06
