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Two Merchant Vessels with 22 Indians Attacked in Strait of Hormuz
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News18•12-10-2026, 13:30
Two Merchant Vessels with 22 Indians Attacked in Strait of Hormuz
- •Two merchant vessels carrying 22 Indian crew members came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on October 11.
- •MT Petro Dolphin was struck by a drone, leaving two of the 11 Indian seafarers onboard reported missing.
- •MT Valthera, a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker, was hit by an unknown projectile causing a fire, but all 11 Indian crew members onboard are safe.
- •The Indian Embassy in Muscat is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with Omani authorities for rescue operations.
- •India condemned the attacks, emphasized the safety of seafarers, and called for immediate de-escalation and freedom of navigation.
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On October 11, MT Peteo Dolphin was reportedly struck by a drone, leaving two of its 11 Indian seafarers missing, while MT Valthera was struck by an unknown projectile causing an onboard fire with all 11 Indian crew safe and accounted for.
The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the Indian Embassy in Muscat is closely monitoring the situation, coordinating with Omani authorities and ship management companies to rescue missing Indians, and providing assistance to the crew.
India strongly condemned the attacks, emphasized that the safety of seafarers is a priority, and reiterated the need for immediate de-escalation, dialogue, diplomacy, and the upholding of freedom of navigation.
