11 Indian crew injured after ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz; India condemns attack
Eleven Indian crew members were injured after a Panama-flagged commercial vessel was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian government has condemned the attack and is working with Omani authorities to provide medical assistance to the sailors.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the persistent security risks to commercial shipping in vital international waterways and the potential for regional escalation.
Eleven Indian crew members were injured on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) after a Panama-flagged commercial vessel was hit by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a strong condemnation from India.
The vessel, MT On Peace, carried 19 crew members, including 17 Indian nationals. In total, 12 crew members — 11 of them Indians — sustained injuries in the strike, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
"We condemn the attack earlier today on a Panama-flagged commercial vessel MT On Peace off the coast of Oman, where it was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz," the MEA said in a statement.
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