India condemns strike on oil tanker owned by Dubai company in Strait of Hormuz
The Indian government has condemned an attack in which an oil-tanker owned by Dubai shipping company Onex was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz . There were 12 crew members of the MT On Peace injured in the attack, including 11 Indians, according to a statement from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs. Of the 19-strong crew, 17 were Indians. The ship sails under a Panamanian…
The Indian government has strongly condemned an attack on an oil tanker belonging to Dubai shipping company Onex, which was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, 12 crew members, including 11 Indians, were injured in the attack. The ship, sailing under a Panamanian flag, had a crew of 19.
With the help of Omani authorities, the injured crew were later evacuated and are receiving medical treatment in Khasab, Oman. The Indian government expressed gratitude for the Omani authorities' support and reiterated their call for an immediate cessation of such attacks, emphasizing the need for peace and stability in the region.
The statement also highlighted the urgency of restoring navigation and commerce through international waterways. Over the past weeks, nine commercial vessels have been attacked near the strait, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.
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