Mombasa namesake tanker crew: one Indian killed, nine injured in Hormuz missile strikes
Iranian cruise missiles struck two UAE-linked oil tankers, MT Mombasa and MT Al Bahiyah, in Omani waters of the Strait of Hormuz, killing one Indian crew member and seriously injuring several others. Of the 46 total crew across both vessels, 30 were Indian nationals, making this one of the deadliest recent incidents for Indian maritime workers. India's diplomatic missions in the UAE moved swiftly to coordinate emergency assistance while New Delhi lodged a formal protest with Iran.
Iranian missiles kill one Indian, wound eight others on Mombasa and Al Bahiyah tankers
Two UAE oil tankers, MT Mombasa and MT Al Bahiyah, were struck by Iranian cruise missiles while sailing in Omani waters of the Strait of Hormuz. The attack killed one Indian crew member and injured eight others. The strikes targeted vessels linked to UAE national tanker operations and caused casualties among a crew drawn predominantly from India. The incident sent shockwaves through Indian maritime communities and prompted an immediate response from New Delhi. The attack raised serious alarm about the safety of Indian seafarers working in the Hormuz corridor, one of the world's most critical and contested maritime shipping lanes through which a large share of global oil transits. Crew members from both vessels sustained varying degrees of injury. The Indian government condemned the targeting of civilian seafarers and called for those responsible to be held accountable. Indian maritime workers represent a significant share of the global tanker and merchant vessel workforce, and the Hormuz attacks struck at a community already facing vulnerability in this high-tension waterway. The deaths and injuries prompted urgent outreach from Indian authorities to families of affected crew members and diplomatic coordination at multiple levels to secure consular access and emergency support. [4]
Indian Embassy in UAE confirms death, 30 Indian nationals across two stricken tankers
The Indian Embassy in the UAE officially confirmed the death of an Indian seafarer following the Iranian missile attacks on MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa B. The embassy said it was closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with UAE authorities to render all possible assistance to injured crew members and their families. The combined crew of 46 across the two vessels included 30 Indian nationals, the largest single nationality present on the stricken tankers. On MT Al Bahiyah, 12 of the crew were Indian, with one killed and another injured. On MT Mombasa, 18 Indian nationals were among the crew, nine of whom sustained injuries, including two reported to be in serious condition. The Indian Embassy stated it condoles the tragic loss of an Indian seafarer in the attacks on the two vessels, that it was closely monitoring the situation and in touch with local authorities to render all possible assistance to the injured and their families. India's Ministry of External Affairs took the additional step of summoning the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Iran in New Delhi, lodging a formal and strong protest over the strikes. The MEA condemned violence targeting seafarers and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities, emphasising that international waterways must remain open and safe for civilian navigation. [2]
Sources: [4] Telangana Today · [2] Gulf News