Two Tankers Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz, Two Sailors Missing

Two commercial tankers were attacked in separate incidents near the Strait of Hormuz on Oct. 11, leaving two Indian seafarers missing and increasing risks for a major global oil-shipping route. The Marshall Islands-flagged MT Valthera caught fire after an unidentified projectile struck the vessel while it was transiting the strait. All 11 Indian crew members aboard were safe. The MT Petro Dolphin was attacked by a drone at the Sohar Anchorage off Oman. Nine of its 11 Indian seafarers were rescued and safe, while two remained missing during search-and-rescue operations.

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