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Eleven Indian sailors injured in Hormuz Strait projectile attack
A Panama-flagged vessel carrying Indian crew members was struck by a projectile in the Hormuz Strait, leaving eleven sailors wounded. The crew has been evacuated to Oman following the incident.
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Eleven Indian sailors sustained injuries after a projectile struck a Panama-flagged commercial vessel operating in the Hormuz Strait, according to India's Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday. The incident occurred in one of the world's most strategically significant maritime chokepoints, through which a significant portion of global oil trade transits.
Following the attack, all crew members aboard the vessel were safely evacuated to Oman, where the injured sailors are receiving medical treatment. Authorities have confirmed that the evacuation proceeded without further casualties or complications.
The Hormuz Strait, which separates Oman from Iran and connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, has witnessed increased security concerns in recent months. The waterway remains critical to international shipping and energy supplies, with dozens of vessels passing through daily.
India's government has been in contact with relevant authorities regarding the incident and the welfare of its nationals affected. The circumstances surrounding the projectile strike, including its origin, remain under investigation by maritime and diplomatic authorities.