Projectile strikes Panama-flagged tanker 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 2026-10-08
Sourcing: 55 reports55 reports across 45 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 resulted in injuries to crew members, with reports indicating 11 or 12 injured sailors, including 11 Indian nationals among the vessel's crew of 17 to 19. A fire broke out on the tanker following the strike. Omani authorities evacuated the injured crew members, who were transported to Khasab, Oman for medical treatment. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned the incident and called for an end to attacks on commercial shipping in the region. The Omani Defense Ministry has not confirmed the incident. The attack occurred amid a broader surge in incidents targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

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2026-10-08member countour measurement54 → 55reports joined

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economictimes.indiatimes.com
- Tanker attacks in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of US-Iran war2026-10-08
orissapost.com
- India condemns attack on commercial vessel off Oman, 11 Indians injured2026-10-06
moneycontrol.com
- 3 ships attacked in 48 hours: How Indian sailors are getting caught in Black Sea and Strait of Hormuz conflicts- Moneycontrol.com2026-10-07
ianslive.in
- India condemns attack on commercial vessel off Oman as 11 Indians injured2026-10-06
deccanchronicle.com
- 11 Indians Injured After Vessel Hit By Projectile In Strait Of Hormuz2026-10-06
thehindu.com
- ‘Targeting of commercial shipping must end’: India condemns latest attack on vessels2026-10-06
bignewsnetwork.com
- Indian sailors bear growing toll as another ship attacked off Oman2026-10-07
aninews.in
- "Targeting of seafarers must end": India reacts after Black Sea vessel strikes leave national sailor injured2026-10-07
freepressjournal.in
- MT On Peace Hit By Projectile In Strait Of Hormuz, 11 Indians Injured; India Condemns Attack2026-10-06
albawaba.net
- Tanker attack off Oman injures 12 people | Al Bawaba2026-10-06
thehindubusinessline.com
- MEA condemns Hormuz attack on commercial vessel that injured 11 Indian seafarers2026-10-06
en.apa.az
- India says 11 citizens injured after Panama-flagged tanker hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz2026-10-06
rediff.com
- 11 Indians hurt as projectile hits Panama-flagged ship in Hormuz2026-10-06
oneindia.com
- 11 Indians Hurt After Attack On Panama-Flagged Vessel Off Oman, India Responds2026-10-06
tv.rediff.com
- 11 Indians hurt as projectile hits Panama-flagged ship in Hormuz | Rediff-TV | Rediff.com2026-10-06
muscatdaily.com
- 12 sailors injured in attack on vessel near Oman2026-10-06
cnbcafrica.com
- Rebounding oil exports through Strait of Hormuz are vulnerable to stepped-up Iranian tanker attacks | CNBC Africa2026-10-06
indianewengland.com
- India Condemns Attack on Commercial Vessel off Oman; 11 Indians Injured2026-10-06
kashmirlife.net
- 11 Indians Injured After Projectile Hits Panama-Flagged Vessel in Strait of Hormuz2026-10-06
tribuneindia.com
- Merchant ships under fire in Black Sea, India calls for de-escalation - The Tribune2026-10-07

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