India has condemned attacks on two merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz that killed one Indian seafarer and injured ten others, calling the incident a grave violation of international law.
The Ministry of External Affairs summoned Iran’s Deputy Chief of Mission in New Delhi on July 14, 2026 to lodge a strong protest and demand assurances for the safety of Indian nationals working in Gulf waters.
The vessels MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, both UAE‑flagged, were struck by missiles, leaving 30 Indian crew members exposed to danger. One sailor was killed, while nine others sustained injuries, two of them critically.
India reiterated its call for an immediate cessation of violence and urged all parties to return to dialogue and diplomacy to safeguard maritime security and global commerce.
The incident underscores India’s push at the UN Security Council for a rule‑based maritime order and stronger protections for seafarers amid escalating tensions in West Asia.
