Strait of Hormuz tensions rise as 11 Indian sailors injured in vessel attack; India condemns attack

11 Indian sailors were among 12 crew members injured after a projectile struck Panama-flagged vessel MT On Peace off Oman. The injured sailors were evacuated to Khasab as India condemned continuing attacks on commercial shipping.

New Delhi: A projectile struck a Panama-flagged vessel off the coast of Oman on Tuesday, injuring 12 crew members, including 11 Indians, the Ministry of External Affairs said. The incident occurred while the MT On Peace was transiting the Strait of Hormuz on October 6.

The vessel has 19 crew members, of whom 17 are Indian nationals. The injured sailors were evacuated with the help of Omani authorities and taken to Khasab, where they are receiving medical........

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