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Indian tanker with 15 crew hit in Hormuz
The Indian Express··18h ago
The Saudi-led coalition said it stopped a ballistic missile aimed at Yanbu, two cruise missiles and three drones fired from Yemen toward Saudi targets. An Indian oil tanker with 15 crew was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's navy said a separate tanker caught fire in the Sea of Oman after switching off tracking systems.
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What It Means For You
- Indian refiners relying on Gulf crude may face delays if Hormuz transits stay risky.
- Higher war-risk insurance can feed into domestic fuel prices over time.
- Crew safety rules may tighten for Indian-flagged tankers in the region.
What's Happening
- Saudi Arabia reported intercepting multiple weapons fired from Yemen on Friday.
- An Indian tanker with 15 crew was struck in the Strait of Hormuz.
- A separate tanker fire was reported in the Sea of Oman.
Gulf shipping under fire
- Hormuz carries a large share of seaborne oil exports.
- India imports most of its crude through Gulf routes.
- Yemen-based groups have repeatedly targeted Saudi assets during regional tensions.
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