Dubai. A commercial ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz near the coast of Oman has been targeted. Eleven Indian crew members have been injured in the attack on the Panama-flagged ship MT on Peace. Giving information about the incident, the Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the attack.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, this incident occurred when MT On Peace was passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The maritime area of Hormuz is considered very important for international trade and there have been security concerns raised in the past regarding the movement of ships here. Eleven Indian crew members on board the ship were injured in the attack. After the incident, immediate steps were taken for their safety.
The Ministry of External Affairs said that with the assistance of Omani authorities, the injured Indian crew members have been safely evacuated from the ship. India has strongly condemned the attack on the ship. The ministry has expressed its concern over the incident and has stated that the safety of Indian citizens is a priority.
The ship that was attacked, MT On Peace, is a commercial vessel operating under the flag of Panama. The incident occurred when it was passing through the sea area around the Strait of Hormuz. Currently, the information available as to who was behind the attack has not been revealed. After the incident, concern regarding maritime safety has once again increased.