Off-Nadir Delta

Projectile strikes Panama-flagged MT On Peace in Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew

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Where
Khasab hospitalresolved to block26.182, 56.252
When
Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-10-06 · last update 2026-10-16
Sourcing
28 reports28 reports across 26 outlets · independence not established
How far this got
pinpointednamed facility unresolvedRadar coverage

Summary

A Panama-flagged commercial vessel, MT On Peace, was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz off Oman on October 6, 2026. The strike caused a fire on board and injured 12 crew members, 11 of whom are Indian nationals. The vessel carried 19 crew members total, with 17 being Indian nationals. Omani authorities evacuated the injured crew members, who are receiving medical treatment in Khasab, Oman. The incident has not been confirmed by the Omani Defense Ministry. No group has claimed responsibility. India's Ministry of External Affairs expressed deep concern over the attack and called for an immediate cessation of such incidents on regional shipping.

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What remains unresolved

  • named facility unresolved

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