Iranian missiles strike UAE tankers in Hormuz Strait, killing one Indian national

Two UAE-flagged oil tankers, the Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, sustained damage and fires after being struck by Iranian cruise missiles in Omani territorial waters. The attack occurred in the southern shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz.

One Indian crew member died in the incident, and eight others were injured, including six Indian nationals and two Ukrainians. Four of the injured sustained serious wounds. The UAE's Ministry of Defence confirmed the missile strikes and the resulting damage.

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The Ministry of Defence announces that the national tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiyah were targeted by two Iranian cruise missiles while transiting the southern shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz, within Omani territorial waters. The attack resulted in the death of one Indian crew member aboard the Mombasa tanker and the injury of eight others, including four who sustained serious injuries. The injured comprise six Indian nationals and two Ukrainian nationals. The attack also caused material damage to both tankers as a result of the fires that broke out on board, which have since been brought under control.

The UAE strongly condemned the attack, calling it a grave violation of international law. The nation stated it reserves the right to respond and has increased its security readiness. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended condolences to the victim's family and wished the injured a swift recovery.

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The Ministry extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to the family of the victim, as well as to the Government and people of the Republic of India, and wished all the injured a speedy recovery.

Officials emphasized that targeting commercial shipping and using the Strait of Hormuz for "economic coercion" is an act of piracy that threatens regional stability and global energy security. They urged Iran to cease hostilities and reopen the strait to ensure regional security and the stability of the global economy.

This incident follows recent tensions between the US and Iran, including Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent U.S. retaliatory strikes. The U.S. also announced plans to resume blockading maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports.

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The UAE stressed the need for Iran to halt these unprovoked attacks, ensure its full commitment to an immediate cessation of all hostilities, and the complete and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in order to safeguard regional security and maintain the stability of the global economy and trade.