12 Seafarers Wounded as Iran-Linked Attacks Escalate in Hormuz
Oman airlifts 10 injured Indian crew after projectile strike on 115,000 dwt tanker On Peace
A projectile struck the On Peace, an LR2 tanker, during its transit through the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, leaving 12 crew members injured. The incident triggered an emergency medical evacuation coordinated by Omani authorities.
The vessel, a 115,000-deadweight-ton tanker built in 2021 and flagged in Panama, was identified by both India and Oman. Reports conflict on the exact timing, with some sources indicating the attack occurred on Monday near the Musandam Peninsula, while others place it on Tuesday. The discrepancy remains unresolved.
Attack on LR2 Tanker Injures 12 Seafarers in Strait of Hormuz
Oman’s defense ministry confirmed that its air force conducted an emergency medevac, airlifting 10 of the injured seafarers to Khasab for treatment. Footage of the operation showed a helicopter landing directly on the tanker’s deck, allowing medical teams to evacuate the wounded without hoisting. At least two crew members were transported to the hospital on stretchers.
The attack on the On Peace marks the 12th suspected Iranian strike on commercial shipping in the region since last Wednesday. It is the most severe in terms of crew injuries, with 11 of the 12 affected seafarers confirmed as Indian nationals. The Indian government’s Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement condemning the targeting of civilian vessels, demanding an immediate end to such attacks and the restoration of safe navigation through international waterways.
Regional Tensions and Maritime Security
Other vessels reportedly hit in recent days include the Maran Gas Mystras, Gas Vela, Cameroon Prosperity, and Ghana Prosperity. Video footage from tracking site Live-AIS appears to show a fire aboard the Cameroon Prosperity following a strike.
The escalation has raised concerns about the safety of seafarers and the stability of global trade routes. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for oil and gas shipments, remains a flashpoint amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. International bodies, including the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), continue to urge heightened vigilance and reporting of suspicious activity in the area.
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