Projectile hits tanker in Strait of Hormuz, 11 Indians injured — Anadolu Agency
A projectile struck the Panama-flagged commercial vessel MT On Peace in the Strait of Hormuz. Twelve crew members, including 11 Indian citizens, were injured, Anadolu Agency reports, citing India’s Ministry of External Affairs. The incident occurred on the morning of October 6.
Evacuation of the injured
There were 19 crew members aboard MT On Peace, 17 of whom were Indian citizens. With the assistance of Omani authorities, the injured were evacuated to the city of Khasab in Oman, where they are receiving medical care.
India’s statement
India’s Ministry of External Affairs stated that further attacks on shipping in the region are causing deep concern in New Delhi. The ministry called for such attacks to stop immediately for the sake of peace and stability in the region.
More current news is available on the UA.News Telegram channel Telegram.
The ministry also stressed the need to end attacks on commercial vessels, seafarers and civilian infrastructure. India called for shipping and trade through international waterways to be restored as soon as possible. Anadolu Agency notes that tensions in the region have persisted following US and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28 and Tehran’s subsequent strikes on Israeli targets and US military facilities.
According to the agency, Iran links the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to an end to hostilities, easing sanctions, unfreezing assets and Washington fulfilling its commitments.
