One Indian crew member was killed and six others injured when Iranian cruise missiles struck two UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on July 14, 2026.
The attack occurred in Omani waters as tensions escalated following renewed US strikes on Iranian military infrastructure. Fires broke out on the vessels but were later controlled.
The casualties included six Indians and two Ukrainians, with four reported to be seriously injured. The Indian death toll in the Gulf conflict has now risen to 11.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed the tankers ignored warnings and attempted to pass through a mined route. The UAE condemned the strike as a blatant attack and placed its armed forces on high alert.
The incident underscores the growing risks to Indian seafarers and global energy supply chains as Gulf tensions intensify.
