Oman evacuates injured crew from attacked tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Oman's air force evacuated injured crew members from a Panamanian-flagged tanker after it was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. The majority of the injured sailors are Indian nationals, prompting concern from the Indian government.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the escalating risks to commercial shipping in the Middle East amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.
India’s Foreign Ministry says 11 out of 12 injured crew members on board the On Peace are Indian nationals.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, October 2, 2026 [Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff and AFP Published On 7 Oct 2026 7 Oct 2026 Oman’s air force has evacuated 10 crew members of a Panamanian-flagged oil tanker following an attack in the Strait of Hormuz.
The On Peace tanker was struck 9 nautical miles (about 17km) off the Omani port city of Limah on Tuesday, according to the Omani Ministry of Defence. The attack set off a fire on board the vessel.
“The crew members were transported to the Khasab hospital in Musandam governorate and received medical treatment,” the ministry said in a statement on X.
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