2 ships attacked in Hormuz, 2 Indian nationals missing

लगानी न्यूज

२६ आश्विन २०८३, सोमबार १२:४१October 12, 2026

Kathmandu. Two Indian nationals have gone missing after two commercial ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. India’s Ministry of External Affairs has expressed concern over the incidents of October 11, 2026 and said that it is coordinating the search and rescue of the missing sailors.

TAG_OPEN_div_18 According to the ministry, the MT Petro Dolphin was attacked by a drone. Two of the 11 Indian nationals on board have gone missing.

TAG_OPEN_div_16 Similarly, the Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker MT Valthera caught fire when an unidentified object hit it. All 11 Indian nationals on board the ship are safe, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs.

The Embassy of TAG_OPEN_div_14 India in Muscat is coordinating with the authorities of Oman and the ship management company concerned for the search and rescue of the missing citizens and to provide necessary assistance to other Indian seafarers.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has expressed concern that the continued attacks on commercial ships in the region may further complicate the regional security situation. Stating that the safety of Indian seafarers is the priority of the government, the ministry has stressed the need to stop attacks on commercial ships, sailors and civilian infrastructure.

India has urged the relevant parties to find a solution to the ongoing conflict through dialogue and diplomacy and to de-escalate tensions immediately. At the same time, India is of the view that freedom of navigation and safe and unhindered operation of merchant ships should be ensured in accordance with international law.TAG_OPEN_div_10