Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Old Video Shows Vessel Attack in Strait of Hormuz
A ship carrying 22 people was reportedly surrounded by several small boats.
This happened on 22 April in the Strait of Hormuz.
Twenty-one people on the ship were Indian sailors.
The Federation of Seafarers of India said the attackers were naval forces linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
It said they were not pirates.
A video reportedly shows the boats surrounding the ship.
It also appears to show an RPG being fired.
The sailors hid in parts of the ship to stay safe.
The Federation of Seafarers of India said a vessel came under attack on 22 April in the Strait of Hormuz.
The vessel reportedly carried 22 crew members, including 21 Indian sailors.
The organization said the attackers were naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, not pirates.
Video footage reportedly shows small boats surrounding the vessel and an RPG being fired.
The sailors took cover in the vessel’s alleyways, according to the organization, to protect their lives.
- Who
- A vessel carrying 22 crew members, including 21 Indian sailors, was reportedly targeted by naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- What
- The vessel came under attack while several small boats surrounded it, and an RPG was reportedly fired.
- When
- 22 April; the year is not specified.
- Where
- The Strait of Hormuz.
- Why
- The reason for the reported attack is not stated; the sailors took cover to protect their lives.
- Reported date
- 22 April
- Location
- Strait of Hormuz
- Crew members
- 22
- Indian sailors
- 21
- Alleged attackers
- Naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
- Reported weapons activity
- An RPG was shown being fired
- Source
- Federation of Seafarers of India post on X