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One seafarer killed and eight injured after Iranian attacks on two tankers
One crew member was killed and eight others were injured, including four seriously, after the 'Al Bahiyah' (IMO: 9431147) and 'Mombasa B' were struck by Iranian cruise missiles, while they were transiting the southern shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz in Omani territorial waters on July 14, 2026. The deceased was an Indian crew member of the 'Mombasa'. The injured included six Indian nationals and two Ukrainian nationals. Both tankers suffered damage, and fires broke out on board, which since have been brought under control. Separately, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said it had received a report from the master of a tanker struck by an unknown projectile in the starboard side engine room about 40 nautical miles northeast of Qalhat, and advised vessels transiting the area to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity. The Iranian authorities claimed that they targeted and disabled the vessels that were being illegally guided via an unlawful route by the US military. The UAE were one of the biggest users of the Omani lane, operating tankers as shuttles to move oil out of the Arabian Gulf to an anchorage off Khor Fakkan, in the Gulf of Oman. At this spot, the oil is transferred onto other ships for onward shipment to the final destination. The 'Mombasa B' and 'Al Bahyah' were both engaged in this trade in June and early July, but have been operating in dark mode since last week. The UAE condemned the incident as a “blatant attack” and stated that it reserved “its full right to respond to this escalation.”
Tanker transited Strait of Hormuz
Two unloaded VLCC, the 'Agios Fanourios I' and the 'Shalamar', turned back at the Strait of Hormuz on April 12, 2026, after reaching close to the key transit point, as talks between th eUSA and Iran ended without any agreement. On the whole, three VLCCs, none directly linked to Iran, had started moving towards the Strait from the Gulf of Oman late on Aprl 11. They reached near Iran’s Larak Island early on April 12, which is seen as a checkpoint for vessels entering the waterway. The Iraq-bound 'Agios Fanourios I'' and the 'Shalamar', heading to Das Island, took a U-turn and moved away from the strait. The third tanker, the 'Mombasa B,' continued its journey and passed through the Iran-approved route between Larak and Qeshm islands into the Persian Gulf. The vessel was not indicating a clear destination. Both Iraq and Pakistan had earlier received approval from Iran to use the route.
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