India on Tuesday condemned the attack on the Panama-flagged commercial vessel MT On Peace off the coast of Oman, which was struck by a projectile while transiting the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/west-asia-tensions-unknown-projectile-hits-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz-ukmto-reports-23653303" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Strait of Hormuz</a>, leaving 12 crew members injured, including 11 Indian nationals.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the vessel had a total crew of 19, of whom 17 were Indian nationals.
&ldquo;We condemn the attack earlier today on a Panama-flagged commercial vessel MT On Peace (IMO 9893204) off the coast of Oman, where it was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Of the total crew of 19, 17 are <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/west-asia-war-one-indian-killed-six-injured-as-iranian-missiles-target-two-uae-tankers-in-hormuz-23639665" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Indian nationals</a>. It is learnt that 12 crew members have been injured, including 11 Indian nationals,&rdquo; the MEA said in a statement.
&ldquo;With the assistance of Omani authorities, the injured crew have since been evacuated and are receiving medical treatment in Khasab, Oman. We thank the Omani authorities for their valuable support,&rdquo; it added.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Statement on the attack on a commercial vessel MT On Peace, off the coast of Oman ? https://t.co/nuE2vv3x8k https://t.co/9KE13wy5UY
&mdash; Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) <a href="https://x.com/MEAIndia/status/2107414335165542904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 6, 2026</a></blockquote>

<script src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" async="" charset="utf-8"></script>

<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/strait-of-hormuz-remains-largely-paralysed-six-months-into-middle-east-war-23646507" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">The MEA</a> said that the continuing incidents of attacks on shipping in the region remain a &ldquo;cause of deep concern for India&rdquo; and reiterated its call for an immediate cessation of such attacks in the interests of peace and stability in the region.
&ldquo;The targeting of commercial shipping, seafarers and civilian infrastructure in the region must end, and navigation and commerce through international waterways must be restored at the earliest,&rdquo; the MEA statement said.
<h2>Five Indians rescued from tanker days after vessel attack in Hormuz</h2>
The latest incident comes days after five Indian nationals on board the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III were rescued after the vessel was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
On October 3, the MEA said the five Indian nationals had been successfully rescued and reiterated its commitment to the &ldquo;safety, security and welfare of our seafarers abroad&rdquo;.
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/indian-owned-pharma-warehouse-hit-in-russian-strike-in-ukraines-sumy-one-killed-23653438" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Indian Embassy </a>in Oman said it had coordinated the rescue of the Indian nationals from the vessel and that all five had been shifted ashore safely.
&ldquo;Earlier today, the Mission coordinated rescue of five Indian nationals on board the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III, struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. All 5 Indian nationals have been shifted ashore safely. We thank the Omani authorities for their continued support and assistance,&rdquo; the Embassy stated on X.
The Strait of Hormuz links the<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/watch-west-asia-conflict-dozens-of-vessels-idle-off-oman-amid-hormuz-disruption-23653505" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"> Persian Gulf</a> with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. It is one of the world&rsquo;s most important energy corridors, carrying oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from major Gulf producers to international markets.
(With IANS inputs)

West Asia conflict: India condemns attack on MT On Peace off Oman after a projectile injures 12 crew members, including 11 Indians, in Strait of Hormuz 

West Asia conflict: MEA condemns strike on vessel that injured 11 Indians in Hormuz

Supreme Court: Three new judges take oath, working strength rises to 37

India condemned the attack on Panama-flagged MT On Peace off Oman after a projectile struck the vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring 12 crew members, including 11 Indian nationals. The injured crew were evacuated to Khasab

11 Indians injured in Strait of Hormuz attack: MEA condemns strike on vessel off Oman

Trending Stories

Latest Photos

Latest Videos

Latest Web Stories

Mid-Day Fast

Home / News / India News / Article / 11 Indians injured in Strait of Hormuz attack: MEA condemns strike on vessel off Oman