Archive · 7 Oct 2026
India Condemns Hormuz Ship Strike Injuring 11 Indian Crew Members
A ship called MT On Peace was traveling through the Strait of Hormuz near Oman when a projectile hit it.
The ship was registered in Panama.
It had 19 crew members, and 17 were from India.
Twelve crew members were hurt, including 11 Indians.
Omani authorities helped take the injured crew off the ship.
They are receiving medical care in Khasab, Oman.
India condemned the attack and said attacks on ships and civilian infrastructure should stop.
The reports do not say who fired the projectile or explain why this ship was hit.
A projectile struck Panama-flagged commercial vessel MT On Peace off Oman as it transited the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.
The vessel had 19 crew members, including 17 Indian nationals; 12 crew members were injured, 11 of them Indian.
Omani authorities helped evacuate the injured, who are receiving medical treatment in Khasab, Oman.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs condemned the strike and called for an immediate end to attacks on shipping.
India said attacks on commercial vessels, seafarers and civilian infrastructure must end and called for navigation and commerce through international waterways to be restored.
- Who
- The crew of MT On Peace; 12 were injured, including 11 Indian nationals.
- What
- A projectile struck the vessel while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
- When
- Tuesday; one report identifies the date as October 6.
- Where
- Off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz; injured crew were taken to Khasab, Oman.
- Why
- The articles do not state why the vessel was hit or who fired the projectile.
India’s condemnation
Unknown attacker’s position
Responsibility for the strike
India’s condemnation
India condemned the attack and called for an immediate cessation of attacks on shipping.
Unknown attacker’s position
The reports do not identify who fired the projectile or provide a response from those responsible.
- Vessel
- MT On Peace, a Panama-flagged commercial vessel
- Crew
- 19 crew members, including 17 Indian nationals
- Injuries
- 12 crew members injured, including 11 Indian nationals
- Incident
- Struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz off Oman
- Response
- Omani authorities helped evacuate the injured
- Medical treatment
- The injured are receiving treatment in Khasab, Oman
- India's position
- The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack and called for attacks on shipping and civilian infrastructure to end
Sources
11 Indians Injured After Vessel Hit By Projectile In Strait Of Hormuz
11 Indians injured after attack on ship near Oman, MEA condemns strike
11 Indians hurt as projectile hits Panama-flagged ship in Hormuz
11 Indians hurt in attack on Panama-flagged ship at Hormuz
11 Indians Injured After Panama-Flagged Vessel Attacked In Hormuz: Centre
11 Indians Injured In Strait Of Hormuz Ship Attack: MEA Says, 'Targeting Commercial Shipping Must End'
11 Indian crew injured after ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz; India condemns attack
‘Attacks must end’: MEA condemns Strait of Hormuz strike after 11 Indian crew members are injured
