Iran Attack On Ship Carrying 21 Indian Sailors In Strait Of Hormuz: Shocking Video Emerges

A dramatic video footage of a ship carrying 21 Indian sailors coming under fire in the strategic Strait of Hormuz has surfaced, after attacks on merchant vessels in the region and growing tensions between Iran and the US, raising concerns about the safety of Indian sailors in the volatile region.

The video, which was reported by a seafarers organization, showed Iranian boats surrounding the ship and opening fire on it as it transited through the Strait of Hormuz.

21 Indian Sailors Caught in Strait of Hormuz Attack

• It was further reported that the Indian crew members took shelter inside the ship as it came under attack.
• The vessel, which had 21 Indian and one other crew member, was attacked on April 22 as it transited through the strategic Strait of Hormuz with 22 people on board.
• Reports said that the Indian sailors survived the attack, and are safe following the incident.

Watch Video: Indian Sailors Take Cover During Iran Attack

The video showed the tense moment when the ship came under fire as the Iranian boats closed in on the vessel. The Indian crew members took shelter as the attack commenced.

The dangerous situation in which Indian sailors were involved again raises concerns about the security of Indian workers in the volatile region as attacks on merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz impact global trade and fuel prices.

Strait of Hormuz – Why Is It So Important?

• The strategic Strait of Hormuz serves as a shipping channel connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, and is a major hub for global energy supplies.
• Any disruption to shipping in the narrow passage could lead to spikes in crude oil prices, disruptions in gas supplies, and impact global trade.
• The recent attack on vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz has raised concerns in several nations, with officials understanding the impact such disruptions can have on global energy prices.

Growing Concerns of Indian Seafarers’ Safety

Since it has the largest contingent of global maritime personnel, the safety of Indian sailors is of great concern to India. The attack has once again raised questions about the safety and security of Indian seafarers as the region witnesses rising tensions.

Recent reports have highlighted the impact of attacks and threats to ships on Indian and other foreign crews. It was reported that thousands of Indian and Filipino seafarers have been impacted by the ongoing situation in the Gulf, and surrounding region.

Strait of Hormuz Tensions Grow

Following recent attacks on several ships and disruption to maritime traffic, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains tense. With shipping traffic down compared to previous years, several nations have raised concerns over the impact such disruptions can have on global trade and fuel prices.

Meanwhile, Iran has warned that it will retaliate if hostilities with the US escalate, further fuelling concerns over global energy security in the region.