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UAE brands attack on Indian flagged ship off Oman as terrorism amid Hormuz shipping fears
International
Published on 15 May 2026
Crew of 14 was saved, but attackers remain unknown
The UAE has strongly condemned an attack on an Indian-flagged commercial vessel off Oman’s coast, calling it a terrorist act and a dangerous escalation that endangers critical shipping lanes. India’s Ministry of External Affairs said the incident occurred on Wednesday as the ship sailed from Somalia. Omani authorities rescued all 14 crew members. The UAE warned the strike violates a UN Security Council resolution on freedom of navigation. It also cited the fragile Strait of Hormuz amid regional conflict and previous attacks on Indian-flagged ships.
- UAE described the strike as a “terrorist attack”
- Indian officials said the attack happened on Wednesday
- All 14 crew members were rescued by Omani forces
- Attackers were not identified immediately
- UAE said it violates UN Security Council Resolution 2817
- Strait of Hormuz disruption fears loom with about one-fifth of energy supplies passing there
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