Oman Evacuates Injured Crew From On Peace Tanker After Attack
Oman’s air force has successfully evacuated ten crew members from the Panamanian-flagged oil tanker On Peace following an attack in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel was struck approximately nine nautical miles off the Omani port city of Limah on Tuesday, according to the Omani Ministry of Defence. The incident ignited a fire on board the ship, prompting immediate medical intervention for those onboard.
The ministry confirmed in a statement posted on X that the rescued crew members were transported to Khasab hospital in the Musandam governorate where they received medical treatment. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far. This incident occurs as security conditions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to deteriorate amid the ongoing conflict between the United States and Israel against Iran.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs reported that at least twelve of the ship’s nineteen crew members were injured when a projectile hit the vessel during its transit through the strait. The ministry specified that seventeen of the nineteen crew members were Indian nationals, and eleven of those injured were also Indian citizens. The ministry expressed deep concern over the continuing incidents of attacks on shipping in the region, reiterating its call for an immediate cessation of such hostilities to ensure peace and stability.
India remains one of the largest contributors of sailors to global merchant shipping. The Indian government stated in July that at least ten Indian seafarers had been killed since the US-Israel war on Iran began in late February. Another attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz in September also resulted in the death of an Indian sailor.
Iran effectively closed the waterway after the US-Israel war began on February 28. It has frequently attacked commercial vessels that do not use its designated route in the waterway, stating its intention to charge ships for passage. The situation highlights the growing risks faced by international maritime traffic in the region.
This report was produced in the Europe Brief News newsroom.
