Tanker Attacked In Strait Of Hormuz, All 11 Indian Sailors Safe

A Marshall Islands flagged tanker came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, catching fire onboard. All 11 Indian crew members are reported safe, India’s shipping minister confirmed.
Burning tanker after Strait of Hormuz tanker attack with Indian crew onboard
The tanker caught fire after being struck by an unknown projectile during the Strait of Hormuz tanker attack.
Tanker Hit By Unknown Projectile In Hormuz Strait

A tanker sailing under the Marshall Islands flag was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. India’s Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, confirmed the incident on social media platform X.

He wrote: “The M/T Valthera tanker, flying the flag of the Marshall Islands and carrying 11 Indian sailors, was struck by an unknown projectile on 11 October in the Strait of Hormuz. A fire broke out onboard as a result.”

All 11 Indian Crew Members Confirmed Safe

Sonowal assured that all 11 Indian nationals aboard the vessel are safe. He added that Indian authorities continue to closely monitor the situation.

Strait Of Hormuz Stays A Flashpoint For Shipping

The Strait of Hormuz has witnessed repeated attacks on commercial ships in recent months. This narrow waterway carries a huge share of the world’s oil and gas cargo. Tensions keep rising as more vessels come under fire while crossing it.



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