Iranian cruise missiles struck two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on July 14, killing one Indian crew member and injuring eight others. India responded by summoning Iran’s Deputy Chief of Mission to deliver a formal protest.
The targeted vessels, MT Mombasa and MT Al-Bahiyah, were sailing under UAE flags when the missiles hit. Among the wounded were six Indian nationals and two Ukrainians, with four of them in serious condition. Fires broke out on both tankers but were contained before causing extensive material damage.
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The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow passage through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas supply moves every single day. That translates to approximately 15 million barrels daily, worth more than $1.2 billion.
The UAE’s Ministry of Defence condemned the strikes as a “blatant attack” and asserted its right to respond.
