{
  "id": 13859080,
  "title": "India condemns attacks on two vessels in Hormuz region, calls for de-escalation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/india-condemns-attacks-on-two-vessels-in-hormuz-region-calls-for-de",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T02:53:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-condemns-attacks-on-two-vessels-in-hormuz-region-calls-for-de-escalation-1.500706860"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) condemned drone attacks on two commercial vessels, including a tanker MT Petro Dolphin and a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MT Valthera, in the Strait of Hormuz region, on October 11, 2026. Two of the 11 Indian seafarers aboard MT Petro Dolphin were reported missing after being struck by a drone. All 11 Indian crew members onboard MT Valthera are safe. The MEA urged for immediate de-escalation and resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy to prevent further volatility. The safety and security of Indian seafarers remains a priority for the Indian government.",
  "summary": "\"We condemn the attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz region on 11 October 2026. MT PETRO DOLPHIN was reportedly struck by a drone, with two of the 11 Indian seafarers onboard reported missing. MT VALTHERA, a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker, was struck by an unknown projectile, resulting in a fire onboard,\" the MEA said.",
  "key_points": [
    "India condemns drone attacks on two commercial vessels in Hormuz region.",
    "Two Indian seafarers from MT Petro Dolphin reported missing.",
    "MEA urges de-escalation and diplomatic resolution of conflict."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "MEA condemns attacks on 2 vessels in Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/mea-condemns-attacks-on-2-vessels-in-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-10-12T01:14:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}