India Condemns Strait of Hormuz Attack After One Seafarer Killed, Several Injured

Indian seafarers in vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz were attacked, and one of them died on the spot. As per the Ministry of Extrenal Affairs (MEA), several seafarers sustained severe injuries, and getting assistance with the help of UAE authorities. Meanwhile, Iran official in New Delhi were called for registering its protest.

By Pranjal Gupta

New Delhi, July 14: One Indian seafarer was killed, while several others were critically injured after two vessels navigating through the Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, came under attack on Tuesday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) strongly condemned the attack and said it is providing assistance to the affected seafarers with the help of authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

According to the MEA, the two vessels - MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa - came under attack while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.

"Both the vessels were carrying 30 Indian seafarers among their combined crew of 46. Of the 12 Indian nationals onboard MT Al Bahiyah, one has tragically lost his life and another has been injured. Of the 18 Indian nationals onboard MT Mombasa, nine have sustained injuries, including two who are reported to be seriously injured," the MEA said.

One Indian seafarer was killed and several others injured after two vessels came under attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. (Representative Image)

The Ministry of External Affairs also summoned the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Iran in New Delhi on Tuesday morning to lodge a strong protest over the attacks.

"We strongly condemn these attacks and acts of violence targeting seafarers and disrupting free and safe navigation through international waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz," the MEA said.

Called for Peace

India also expressed deep concern over the renewed conflict between Iran and the United States (US) and called for an immediate cessation of violence and a return to dialogue and diplomacy in the interests of peace, security and stability in the region.

"In particular, the targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region must cease so that free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through international waterways, in keeping with international law, can be restored at the earliest," the ministry added.