Three Indian nationals are safe following a suspected attack on the Saudi-flagged oil tanker NCC FAJR while it was navigating the Strait of Hormuz. Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, confirmed the news, stating that the entire crew remains unharmed. The ministry is maintaining close communication with the ship’s management to monitor the situation and ensure the well-being of those on board.

This incident follows another alarming event on November 10, where a Liberia-flagged tanker was struck by a projectile in the Arabian Gulf. That attack resulted in minor injuries to one Indian crew member, who has since been brought ashore for medical treatment. The remaining 18 crew members, including five other Indian sailors, are reportedly safe. These events occur amid rising tensions in the region, as Iran continues to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz, often citing naval mines and unauthorized transit as grounds for targeting vessels, a situation currently being countered by US-led naval escorts.