An attack on the Panama-flagged MT On Peace by an unverified projectile left eleven Indian crew members injured in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting calls from New Delhi to end shipping attacks.
On October 6, 2026, MT On Peace, the Panama-flagged tanker, was struck by an unverified projectile out at sea near Oman.
The attacked vessel carried a 19-member crew, which included 17 Indian nationals. Twelve crew members were injured in the strike, 11 of whom are Indian.
Omani authorities and the local emergency services stepped in to assist the vessel after the attack in the rescue and evacuation process of all the injured sailors to Khasab and Oman, where they are receiving medical treatment.
The Spokesperson for the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, expressed gratitude towards the swift response of Omani authorities and reiterated New Delhi’s concerns over the recurring maritime attacks in the region. The MEA has also condemned the attack on the commercial vessel, as the consequences were faced by the bystanding crew members.
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