Oman· KhasabOman evacuates crew from tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Oman's Royal Air Force evacuated injured crew members from the Panamanian-flagged oil tanker 'On Peace' after it was attacked and caught fire near the Musandam Governorate in the Strait of Hormuz.
Background
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for global oil supplies, has been a flashpoint for maritime incidents involving tankers in recent years. Tensions in the region often involve various state and non-state actors, impacting international trade and regional stability.
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First report 1d agoLast update 14h agoNews outlets and social media users reported on the attack on the tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and Oman's role in evacuating the injured crew, often linking it to broader regional tensions.
India's Foreign Ministry confirmed that 11 out of 12 injured crew members on the 'On Peace' tanker are Indian nationals, following the attack in Omani waters.
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