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11 Indians Injured in Attack on Commercial Vessel Off Oman Coast
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CNBC TV18•06-10-2026, 19:21
11 Indians Injured in Attack on Commercial Vessel Off Oman Coast
- •A Panama-flagged commercial vessel named MT On Peace was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman.
- •Out of the 17 Indian nationals on board, 11 were among the 12 crew members injured in the attack.
- •The injured crew members were successfully evacuated with assistance from Omani authorities and are currently receiving medical treatment in Khasab, Oman.
- •The Ministry of External Affairs expressed deep concern over the incident and strongly condemned the attack on commercial shipping.
- •India reiterated its call for an immediate end to attacks on shipping, seafarers, and civilian infrastructure to restore regional stability and safe navigation.
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A Panama-flagged commercial vessel named MT On Peace was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, resulting in injuries to 12 crew members including 11 Indian nationals.
The injured crew members were safely evacuated with the assistance of Omani authorities and subsequently received medical treatment in Khasab, Oman.
The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the incident, called it a cause of deep concern, and reiterated its demand for an immediate cessation of attacks on shipping, seafarers, and civilian infrastructure.
