‘Attacks must cease’: India condemns strikes on commercial ships, seafarers in Strait of Hormuz after 2 Indians missing
India has condemned drone attacks on two commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, which left two Indian seafarers missing and others safe. The government is coordinating with Omani authorities to assist the crew and has called for de-escalation in the region.
Why it matters
The attack threatens the safety of international maritime trade and highlights the vulnerability of Indian citizens working in conflict-prone maritime corridors.
India on Monday condemned a drone attack on a Nicaragua-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz that left two Indian seafarers missing, and said recurring attacks on mere vessels in the region risk aggravating a volatile situation.The external affairs ministry said MT Petro Dolphin, which had 11 Indian seafarers on board, was reportedly struck by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz region on Sunday.The Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) identified the two missing Indian crew members of MT Petro Dolphin as Bir Bahadur Yadav and Amit Singh.
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