Two foreign-flagged vessels carrying Indian crew members were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, with all crew from the first vessel reported safe.
Reader brief
Through the Reader lens: Two foreign-flagged oil tankers with Indian crew members on board were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The Panama-flagged crude oil tanker Basrah Energy was struck by a projectile, but sustained no significant damage, and its crew is safe. The Togo-flagged tanker Trend was reportedly hit by a drone, and further details on that incident are pending.
What to watch next
- Watch for details regarding casualties or damage from the drone attack on the Togo-flagged tanker Trend.
- Monitor evacuation plans for the remaining ten vessels of Indian interest in the Persian Gulf.
Sources1
All filed from IndiaNamed Oman · India · Panama · Togo · Basrah Energy · Strait of Hormuz · Trend · Directorate of Maritime Administration
- [1]Hindustan TimesneutralTwo foreign-flagged vessels with Indian crew attacked in Strait of Hormuz