Crude oil tanker carrying six Indian seafarers hit by projectile while transiting the Persian Gulf
On Tuesday, a Liberia flagged crude oil tanker was struck by a projectile in the Persian Gulf. Four crew members sustained injuries, including one Indian national who received minor injuries. The injured seafarer was taken ashore for medical examination while the remaining crew members are safe and accounted for. The Indian government is in close contact with the ship management company regarding the situation.
A tanker was struck by two unidentified projectiles in the Persian Gulf off Qatar on November 4, according to Cyprus Mail, which placed it north of the country. Hindustan Times and WGAU also reported a strike off Qatar, citing UK maritime authorities or the British military. Cyprus Mail said the crew’s status was unconfirmed, and Hindustan Times reported it remained unknown. The reports do not establish the extent of damage or identify who was responsible.
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