Overview
- The Panama‑flagged vessel MT On Peace was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday.
- Twelve crew members were injured in the strike and 11 of the wounded are Indian nationals, with 17 of the vessel’s 19 crew reported as Indian.
- Omani authorities assisted in evacuating the injured crew to Khasab where they are receiving medical treatment, and India thanked Oman for its support.
- New Delhi formally condemned the attack, called for an immediate halt to strikes on commercial shipping, and said the incidents in the corridor are a cause of deep concern.
- The Oct. 6 strike follows other recent unexplained attacks in the same waterway, including the Oct. 3 hit on MT Kazimah III, and raises risks to energy shipments, insurance costs, and seafarer safety.