Oil Tanker Attacked in the Strait of Hormuz... Oman Says '10 Crew Members Evacuated'

A Panama-flagged oil tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring more than 10 crew members.

On October 6 (local time), the Oman Ministry of Defense announced on X (formerly Twitter), "The Oman Air Force rescued 10 crew members from the Panama-flagged Onpeace, which was located 9 nautical miles northeast of Lima, Musandam Governorate, and transported them for treatment."

On the 6th (local time), the Oman Ministry of Defense posted on X the scene of crew members of the Onpis being treated and evacuated. Photo by Oman Ministry of Defense X.

The Ministry of Defense explained, "The vessel caught fire inside as a result of the attack, and the crew members were airlifted to Khasab Hospital in Musandam Governorate, where they received medical services." The ministry also released photos and videos showing injured crew members being transferred from a helicopter.

Earlier, India's Ministry of External Affairs stated, "Earlier today, the Onpeace was attacked by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz," and issued a statement condemning the incident. According to the statement, among the 19 crew members on the Onpeace, 17 were Indian nationals, and 12 people were injured in the attack, including 11 Indians.

India's Ministry of External Affairs expressed "deep concern over the continued targeting of ships in the region" and urged that "such attacks be stopped immediately in order to maintain peace and stability in the area." The ministry further emphasized, "There must be an immediate halt to attacks on merchant vessels and civilian facilities, and the restoration of normal trade and shipping via international sea routes should be expedited."

Attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz area have been increasing recently. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that between September 28 and October 3, there were seven attacks on ships in the area. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has also reportedly warned ships trying to pass through the strait that they will be attacked unless they turn back.

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