An Indian sailor was killed and six others injured after two UAE oil tankers were struck in the Strait of Hormuz. …reports Asian Lite News Desk
India on Tuesday summoned Iranian diplomats, including Deputy Chief of Mission Mohammad Javad Hosseini, following an attack on two United Arab Emirates (UAE) merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz that killed an Indian seafarer and injured six others.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called in the Iranian envoys after the strike, which targeted two UAE oil tankers transiting the southern passage of the Strait of Hormuz in Omani territorial waters.
According to available information, the tankers, Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were hit by two Iranian cruise missiles while passing through the strategic waterway. One Indian sailor was killed in the attack, while six others sustained injuries.
The Indian Embassy in the UAE expressed condolences over the death of the Indian national and said it was in contact with local authorities to provide assistance.
“We condole the tragic loss of an Indian seafarer in the attacks on two vessels, Al Bahiyah & Mombasa B. We are closely monitoring the situation and are in touch with the local authorities to render all possible assistance to the injured and families,” the Embassy wrote on X.
The UAE Ministry of Defence said the missile attack caused material damage to both vessels after fires broke out on board. It added that the fires had since been brought under control.
Condemning the attack, the ministry described it as a serious violation of international law that threatens regional security and stability.
It said the UAE reserves the full right to respond to the escalation and would take all necessary measures to protect its territory, people, residents, national interests and strategic assets.
The ministry also said it remains fully prepared to deal with any threats and urged the public to rely only on official sources for information while avoiding the spread of rumours or unverified reports.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s busiest maritime trade routes, carrying a significant share of global oil shipments. The latest attack comes amid heightened regional tensions and renewed concerns over the security of commercial shipping in the Gulf.
