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Indian crew members injured in projectile attack on ship in Hormuz Strait
Eleven Indian sailors were among 12 crew members wounded when the Panama-flagged tanker MT On Peace came under attack in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned the incident as tensions persist in the region.
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The MT On Peace, a Panama-registered vessel, was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in injuries to multiple crew members. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, 11 of the 12 injured personnel were Indian nationals, underscoring the significance of the incident for New Delhi.
The attack marks the latest security concern in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints through which a substantial portion of global oil shipments pass daily. The waterway has witnessed heightened tensions and multiple maritime incidents in recent years.
India's Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement condemning the attack on the merchant vessel. The government has been monitoring the situation closely given the involvement of Indian crew members and their welfare remains a priority for New Delhi.
The incident underscores ongoing maritime security challenges in the region and raises fresh concerns about the safety of commercial shipping traffic in the Persian Gulf. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack as international attention focuses on developments in the strategically important waterway.