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India Denounces Attack on Ship in Strait of Hormuz; 1 Indian Crew Missing, 10 Rescued

India condemns attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving one Indian crew member missing and ten rescued.

Politics desk
NRI HeraldJuly 12, 2026
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Ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global politics and trade.

India has denounced an attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that resulted in an onboard fire and severe engine room damage. The incident left one Indian crew member missing, while ten others were rescued.

The Indian government demanded immediate regional de-escalation and called for strict protection of commercial shipping routes. The attack underscores growing tensions in the strategic waterway, a key passage for global oil and trade shipments.

Authorities are coordinating efforts to locate the missing crew member and investigate the circumstances of the attack. The nationality of the vessel and the identity of the attackers have not been disclosed.

Politics desk · July 12, 2026
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