The military confrontation between Iran and America has raised concerns for India and has also impacted global maritime trade. Since the war began on February 28, 2026, attacks on commercial vessels in the Gulf region – particularly the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman – have increased. Amid efforts by the US Navy to blockade Iranian ports, many of the ships targeted were either Indian-flagged or manned by Indian crews. Recently, today on June 11, an Indian ship was attacked. These incidents have not only raised questions about the safety of international sea routes, but also put the Indian shipping industry and the lives of Indian seafarers at grave risk.
**Concern about the attack on MT Jalveer**
Amidst the maritime confrontation, the Indian Embassy in Oman on Thursday confirmed a very worrying incident. The Embassy has received specific information about an untoward incident that occurred with a large commercial ship *MT Jalveer* near Oman’s main port Shinas. The news of this incident has created a lot of concern in Indian diplomatic circles. Indian officials are closely monitoring the situation. The Indian Embassy informed about the sudden attack on *MT Jalveer* through an official post on social media platform X.
**Scope of damage caused by the attack on MT Jalveer**
There were 20 Indian sailors on board the ship at the time of the attack near Shinas port in Oman. Since the ship was targeted in a war environment, the safety of all Indian personnel onboard has become a matter of grave concern. Indian agencies are currently working to determine the structural damage caused to the ship and the exact condition of the crew members.
Attack on MT Marivaux
The second large ship targeted by US forces during this confrontation was *MT Mariveux*. The US Army patrolling in the Gulf of Oman rendered this empty tanker carrying oil completely useless. The US strongly suspected that the tanker was openly violating the maritime blockade imposed on Iran. Based on this suspicion, the US military directly attacked the ship with a missile. Although the ship was Palau flagged, it was manned by a crew of 24 Indian sailors. The American missile attack caused heavy damage, leaving the ship stranded in the middle of the ocean. The good thing is that after the incident, Oman’s Coast Guard took immediate action and conducted a major rescue operation to safely rescue all 24 Indian sailors.
Incident of MT Setebelo
The most tragic and frightening incident for Indian sailors during this military conflict was related to MT Setebelo. Indian crew members were also aboard this big Palau flagged tanker. The ship was badly damaged in an American air attack near the Strait of Hormuz. There were 24 Indians on board the ship at the time of the attack; Of which 21 were rescued, but three Indian sailors died.
Attack on MT Sky Light
MT Sky Light was among the first ships to come under fire in the early stages of the violent conflict between Iran and the United States. The ship was targeted during the initial naval skirmishes and firing. This attack immediately made it clear that the situation for commercial ships passing through the Gulf trade route is no longer normal and the crisis may deepen in the coming days. The incident involved 15 Indian and five Iranian nationals; Two Indians died.
Attack on **MT Vyom**
Another major incident affecting Indian crew members and maritime interests occurred at sea off the coast of Oman. While passing through the same area, another ship named *MT Vyom* was attacked by unknown gunmen. The direct attack on the ship off the coast of Oman damaged many vital components, causing millions of dollars in losses to the shipping industry and creating an atmosphere of fear about the movement of ships on this route. Many Indians also died in this air attack.
Damage to **Sanmar Herald**
Similarly, another important ship in this conflict area, *Sanmar Herald*, was attacked. The commercial vessel came under heavy and direct fire from Iran-backed or Iran-affiliated military forces. The sudden attack caused heavy damage to the ship’s control room and shattered windows and glass parts of the upper deck cabin. The attack also caused partial damage to the ship’s technical equipment. Three Indian citizens died in this incident.
Destruction of **LCT Alih**
The next ship to be caught in this period of fierce naval battle and blockade was *LCT Alih*. Amid escalating military tensions and direct attacks between the US and Iran in the Gulf region, Indian crew members and maritime interests were attacked at sea off the coast of Oman. Another ship, *MT Vyom*, was hit by an unidentified attack while passing through the area. The direct attack on the ship off the coast of Oman damaged many vital components, causing millions of dollars in losses to the shipping industry and creating fear for shipping routes. Many Indians also lost their lives in this air attack.
**Damage to Sanmar Herald**
Similarly, another important ship, *Sanmar Herald*, was hit by a serious attack in the conflict area. The commercial vessel came under heavy and direct fire from Iran-backed or Iran-affiliated military forces. This sudden attack caused heavy damage to the control room of the ship and the windows and glass fixtures of the upper deck cabins were broken. The technical equipment present on the ship was also partially damaged in this attack. Three Indian citizens lost their lives in this incident.
**Destruction of LCT Alih**
The next ship to be hit by this fierce naval battle and blockade was *LCT Alih*. The ship came under a series of attacks amid rising military tensions and direct gunfire between the US and Iran in the Gulf region. These successive attacks severely damaged the ship’s structural strength and cargo carrying capacity, rendering it unable to complete its commercial voyage. An Indian citizen was seriously injured in this dangerous attack.
