Indian sailor killed in Iranian strikes in Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says UAE tankers ignored warnings
Iran said the ships had ignored several warnings, turned off their navigation systems, and tried to pass through a route that Iranian forces considered dangerous.
PTC News Desk: After Iranian cruise missiles hit two UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, one Indian crew member was killed and eight other people were injured.
Iran said the ships had ignored several warnings, turned off their navigation systems, and tried to pass through a route that Iranian forces considered dangerous.
The UAE said the attack happened in Omani waters and involved the tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiyah. The Indian crew member who died was on Mombasa. Among the injured were six Indians and two Ukrainians, and four of them are in serious condition. Fires on both ships were later brought under control.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) said the two tankers were hit because they did not follow maritime instructions. The IRGC also blamed the United States for encouraging ships to use what Iran called an illegal route through the Strait of Hormuz. It warned that such actions could cause more damage, delay the reopening of the waterway, and worsen the global energy crisis.
The UAE strongly condemned the attack and said it had the right to respond. The incident has increased tensions in the Gulf during the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced that the US would again block Iranian shipping and take responsibility for protecting the Strait of Hormuz. He also said countries using the route should help pay for its security.
Later that day, US forces carried out another round of strikes on Iranian targets, including surveillance systems, drone facilities, and missile sites.