Eleven Indian crew members were injured on Tuesday after a Panama-flagged commercial vessel was hit by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a strong condemnation from the Indian government.
The vessel was attacked during its transit through the strait, one of the world's most strategically important shipping chokepoints. The eleven injured crew members are all Indian nationals, according to the reports.
India's response
The Indian government has strongly condemned the attack, which injured its citizens working aboard the commercial vessel. Further details about the condition of the injured crew and the circumstances of the strike have not yet been officially confirmed.
A dangerous shipping lane
The incident comes amid continuing attacks on commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing Iran war. The vital waterway has seen repeated strikes on vessels in recent months, raising serious concerns about the safety of seafarers, including the large number of Indian crew members working in international shipping. Authorities have not attributed responsibility for the latest strike, and the exact circumstances remain under investigation.
Sources:
- Mathrubhumi: 11 Indian crew injured after ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz; India condemns attack
- NDTV: 11 Indians Injured After Panama-Flagged Vessel Attacked In Hormuz: Centre
The vessel was attacked during its transit through the strait, one of the world's most strategically important shipping chokepoints. The eleven injured crew members are all Indian nationals, according to the reports.
India's response
The Indian government has strongly condemned the attack, which injured its citizens working aboard the commercial vessel. Further details about the condition of the injured crew and the circumstances of the strike have not yet been officially confirmed.
A dangerous shipping lane
The incident comes amid continuing attacks on commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing Iran war. The vital waterway has seen repeated strikes on vessels in recent months, raising serious concerns about the safety of seafarers, including the large number of Indian crew members working in international shipping. Authorities have not attributed responsibility for the latest strike, and the exact circumstances remain under investigation.
Sources:
- Mathrubhumi: 11 Indian crew injured after ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz; India condemns attack
- NDTV: 11 Indians Injured After Panama-Flagged Vessel Attacked In Hormuz: Centre
