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India is coordinating with Ukrainian authorities to search for two missing Indian seafarers. Four Indian crew members were on the MV AGN Ragnar when it was struck in Odesa port on July 25, with two reported missing.
A vessel with four Indian crew members was struck at Ukraine's Odesa port, marking the second such attack in a week. Two crew members are confirmed safe, while information on the other two is awaited.
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Manila, where he raised concerns about the deaths of four Indian crew members in the Black Sea.
An Indian sailor who went missing after an attack on the GFS Galaxy vessel near Oman has been found dead. His body was recovered nearly 60 hours after the attack, while 10 other Indian crew members were rescued.
President Trump announced the US would "take over" the Strait of Hormuz and reimpose a naval blockade, demanding compensation from allies for protection. This declaration followed recent tanker strikes and intensified US-Iran tensions, causing oil prices to jump.
A commercial vessel, the GFS Galaxy, was attacked off the coast of Oman, resulting in one Indian national missing and 23 people rescued. India has condemned the attack, which occurred hours after a US strike in the region.
India's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar stated that lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified, following a US military strike on the MT Settebello tanker in the Gulf of Oman that killed three Indian crew members.
The United States attacked three vessels with Indian crew near Oman, stating the action was to enforce an Iran blockade after the ships allegedly failed to comply with directions. India has protested the incident, which resulted in three deaths.
A tanker off the coast of Oman was reportedly hit by a US missile, leading to a distress call from the crew and the ship catching fire. All 24 Indian crew members were successfully rescued, while two American crew members from a crashed helicopter were also saved.
The US military reportedly attacked and disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was allegedly breaking a blockade and heading towards Iran. Following the incident, the crew of 24 Indian sailors was rescued from the burning vessel by Omani and Indian forces.
Two Indian sailors, Ankit Kumar and Sagar Chand, along with Egyptian national Zeyad Taha, sustained minor injuries after their vessel was hit, according to the shipping directorate’s report.
Iran has rejected US President Trump's warnings about the safety of its team at the World Cup, with the team labeling the US as unfit to host the tournament. This follows Iran's shock announcement of its refusal to participate in the 2026 World Cup, escalating the geopolitical dispute into the realm of global athletics.
Strikes on sites in Qatar and Saudi Arabia forced the closure of key production facilities and added to growing worries about global oil and gas supplies.
A Palau-flagged oil tanker was hit off Oman's Musandam peninsula on Sunday, injuring four people, the country's maritime security center said, following drone strikes...
India has summoned Ukraine's ambassador after merchant vessels with Indian crew members were targeted in attacks in the Black Sea, prompting an advisory from India regarding the region's volatility. One incident involved a ship with four Indian nationals, two of whom are safe while the fate of the other two remains unknown.
India's embassy in Tehran has confirmed it is in close contact with authorities after a liquefied petroleum gas tanker, carrying 28 Indian crew members, was attacked in Iranian territorial waters.
The Settebello had been moving Iranian oil for at least five years, though the ship was not under any US sanctions.
Following fresh attacks in the Gulf, India's shipping minister has ordered the creation of a comprehensive vessel tracking dashboard to monitor ships with Indian seafarers in real-time. The dashboard will provide information on vessel position and crew welfare, with liaison officers appointed to assist affected personnel.
An Indian crew member remains missing after a missile struck the Cyprus-flagged container ship GFS GALAXY in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanoli said on…
Three tankers have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours, with Qatar blaming Iran for the strikes, including one on a Qatari LNG vessel. These incidents have raised the threat level in the crucial global energy route to 'severe' and intensified fears of broader conflict with Iran.
A tanker named Marivex, with an all-Indian crew, was reportedly hit by a US missile near the Strait of Hormuz after allegedly breaching a blockade, prompting an SOS call.
The United States has launched new attacks against Iran, with reports of explosions and self-defense strikes, further escalating tensions in the Middle East. This comes as Iran accuses the US of attacking a water pipeline and an incident involving a tanker near Oman with missing Indian sailors.
The Indian crew of a sanctioned oil tanker issued a distress call, reporting the ship was on fire and sinking after being hit by a US missile off the coast of Oman.
An Indian sailor died and four others were injured after a vessel caught fire and sank near the Strait of Hormuz. Authorities are investigating the incident, which some reports suggest may have involved crossfire.
Iran reportedly fired warning shots at a group of vessels, among which was a Togo-flagged ship carrying 17 Indian seafarers.
Video: Indian crew member dies, 15 evacuated after attack on oil tanker off Iraq Khaleej Times
An oil tanker carrying 15 Indian crew members was struck off the coast of Oman, resulting in four injuries and the evacuation of the crew. This incident follows earlier drone strikes in the Gulf country.
Two Indian crew members, Chandra Ram Dubey and Deepak Kumar Gupta, remain untraced after reportedly jumping into the Black Sea following an incident involving a cargo ship. Search efforts are ongoing.
An LPG tanker carrying 28 Indian crew members was attacked in Iranian waters, but all crew members are reported safe. The Indian Embassy confirmed their safety following the incident.
India's shipping regulator has advised companies against deploying seafarers on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. This directive follows recent attacks on merchant vessels in the West Asia region, including two incidents involving commercial ships with Indian crew.
India has strongly condemned a deadly Iranian missile strike on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz that killed an Indian seafarer. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs summoned the Iranian diplomat to express its condemnation and demand accountability.
An Iranian attack on a ship with an Indian crew has heightened concerns about fuel and fertilizer supply disruptions in the Hormuz crisis, prompting Indian authorities to monitor the situation.
Audio has surfaced from an Indian-crewed vessel near Oman, with India refuting reports of a US attack. This follows recent incidents where three ships with Indian crew members were targeted in the Gulf, resulting in the death of three Indian seafarers.
Donald Trump has threatened Iran with strong attacks and claimed the US is extracting Iranian oil, stating that the ceasefire with America has become meaningless, as the US also sanctioned individuals linked to Iran's missile network.
A Palau-flagged tanker, reportedly with an Indian crew, issued a distress call after being hit by a missile while attempting to evade a US blockade of Iranian ports.
A US Army helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, but President Donald Trump confirmed that the pilots are safe. The incident occurred without reported casualties.
A hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has led to heightened global surveillance and concerns, particularly as the vessel prepared to dock in the Canary Islands. Investigations are underway into the virus's origin, with a dumpsite in Argentina being considered.
The Indian government confirmed that 21 Indian crew members aboard a Panama-flagged ship attacked in the Hormuz Strait are safe, amidst reports of widespread jamming and spoofing of maritime transponder data.
Ships are anchored off Gulf coasts following a fire in the Strait of Hormuz, causing concern among Indian crew members who report being stationary for days.
