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MT El Gaia tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz

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The Panama-flagged Indian supertanker MT El Gaia was attacked off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz. While initial reports focused on the rescue of 13 of the 14 Indian crew members, subsequent information from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard indicated the vessel caught Hormuz, resulting in an engine-room fire and exploded after striking a naval mine. The Iranian military stated that the southern route disappearance of the strait has been mined and declared the waterway closed, asserting that only the northern route along the Iranian coast remains safe for passage. The one Indian Ministry crew member. While 13 of External Affairs has condemned the incident, describing it as an “unacceptable attack 14 Indian nationals on commercial vessels” and calling for de-escalation board were rescued and diplomacy to restore safe navigation. As moved ashore, search and rescue operations continue for one the remaining missing Indian national with assistance from Omani authorities, seafarer. Oman’s Maritime Security Center reported the incident vessel was located approximately 103 nautical miles northeast of the Musandam Governorate. The fire has increased regional tensions since been brought under control, and led to the short-notice cancellation of a scheduled meeting of Gulf state foreign ministers. New developments have introduced tanker is being towed to port by a regional partner. A dispute persists between Iran and the United States regarding the cause of the explosion. While the incident. The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard maintains Corps (IRGC) claims the vessel struck exploded after striking naval mines while navigating a mine, restricted southern route. However, US Central Command disputed this account. US officials stated (CENTCOM) has dismissed these claims, asserting that the El Gaia vessel was previously struck by an Iranian missile last month and was hit by an Iranian drone this past weekend near the coast of Oman. US officials characterized the IRGC’s statements as attempts at intimidation to impede commercial shipping. Recent reports indicate The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has condemned the vessel incident as an “unacceptable attack on commercial vessels,” calling for regional de-escalation and the restoration of safe navigation. The incident has increased regional tensions and led to the short-notice cancellation of a scheduled meeting of Gulf state foreign ministers. The Indian Embassy in Oman is currently being towed by a regional partner. coordinating with local authorities to assist in search efforts.

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  1. 2026-09-15 20:57 UTC MT El Gaia tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz
  2. 2026-09-15 03:34 UTC MT El Gaia tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz
  3. 2026-09-15 02:42 UTC MT El Gaia tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz
  4. 2026-09-14 21:28 UTC MT El Gaia tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz
  5. 2026-09-14 20:38 UTC MT El Gaia tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz

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