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India Strongly Condemns Attack on Vessel in Strait of Hormuz Carrying Indian Sailors
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News18•06-10-2026, 16:10
India Strongly Condemns Attack on Vessel in Strait of Hormuz Carrying Indian Sailors
- •The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the projectile attack on the Panama-flagged commercial vessel MT On Peace near the Strait of Hormuz.
- •The ship had 19 crew members on board, 17 of whom were Indian nationals.
- •Twelve crew members sustained injuries in the incident, including 11 Indian citizens, according to the MEA.
- •Injured sailors were successfully evacuated to Khasab in Oman with the help of local authorities for necessary medical treatment.
- •India reiterated its call for an immediate end to attacks on seafarers to ensure regional peace and stability.
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The Panama-flagged commercial vessel MT On Peace (IMO 9893204) was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman.
The vessel carried a total of 19 crew members, out of which 17 were Indian nationals.
With the assistance of Omani authorities, the injured crew members were successfully evacuated and taken to Khasab, Oman, for medical treatment.
