A commercial cargo vessel carrying at least 24 Indian crew members reportedly came under a suspected drone or missile attack near the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman on Monday, according to maritime sources.
Preliminary reports indicate that the Palau-flagged ship was sailing about 15 nautical miles from the Omani coast when it was struck by an explosion. The blast is said to have hit the vessel’s engine room, triggering a major fire on board.
The incident raised concerns across the maritime sector, as authorities worked to assess the extent of the damage and the condition of the crew.
