India has strongly condemned attacks on two merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, which killed one Indian national and injured 10 others, raising concerns over disruptions to global shipping routes.
India Summons Iranian Diplomat Over Strait of Hormuz Attacks
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Iran’s Deputy Chief of Mission to lodge a formal protest after the incidents involving MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa. Both vessels were transiting the critical waterway, carrying a combined 30 Indian seafarers among their 46 crew members.
Casualties and Crew Impact
- MT Al Bahiyah: 12 Indian nationals onboard—1 killed, 1 injured
- MT Mombasa: 18 Indian nationals onboard—9 injured, including 2 seriously
India’s Stance on Regional Escalation
The MEA reiterated deep concern over the resumption of hostilities in West Asia, emphasizing that such acts of violence target seafarers and threaten free navigation in international waters. India called for an immediate cessation of violence and a return to diplomacy to safeguard peace and trade stability.
With the Strait of Hormuz handling roughly 20% of global oil trade, the attacks underscore risks to maritime security and economic flows, prompting investors to monitor geopolitical tensions in the region.
