28 Indians onboard Mozambique-flagged vessel safe after attack in Iranian territorial waters
A Mozambique-flagged tanker, DISHA, carrying 28 Indian crew members, was attacked in Iranian territorial waters. The Indian Embassy has confirmed that all crew members are safe and is monitoring the situation amid rising regional tensions.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the increasing danger to commercial shipping and Indian nationals in the volatile West Asia region.
A Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker, with 28 Indian crew members onboard, came under attack in Iranian territorial waters on Friday (July 24, 2026).
The Indian Embassy in Iran said it was aware of the attack on the vessel, DISHA, and confirmed that the Indian nationals were safe.
“The Embassy has been in close contact with the relevant authorities and has confirmed that all Indian crew members are safe,” the Indian Embassy said in a statement posted on X.
“The Embassy continues to monitor the situation closely and remains in touch with the concerned authorities,” it added.
Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, several commercial vessels, with Indian seafarers aboard, have come under attack.
On July 14, an Indian national was killed and 10 others were injured, including two seriously, in Iranian attacks on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
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