India’s foreign ministry described the incident as “unacceptable,” saying commercial shipping and civilian mariners continued to face threats amid heightened regional tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.

“The attack on an Indian-flagged ship off the coast of Oman yesterday is unacceptable, and we deplore the fact that commercial shipping and civilian mariners continue to be targeted,” the ministry said in a statement.

The ministry said all Indian crew members aboard the vessel had been rescued safely by Omani authorities but did not identify the ship or specify who New Delhi believed was responsible for the attack.Maritime security firm Vanguard identified the vessel as the MSV Hajj Ali, a wooden cargo dhow carrying 14 crew members.

The company said it received reports that the ship sank off Limah, Oman, south of the Strait of Hormuz, after a suspected explosion.According to Vanguard, the vessel was transporting livestock from Berbera in Somaliland to Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates when it was apparently struck by what was believed to be a drone or missile.

A fire reportedly broke out onboard, forcing the crew to abandon the vessel before it sank, the company said.Ship-tracking platform Maritime Traffic lists the MSV Hajj Ali as a 54-meter wooden dhow commonly used in regional cargo trade across Gulf and Arabian Sea routes.

Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz has faced severe disruption since the outbreak of war involving Iran on Feb. 28. Tehran has imposed extensive restrictions on maritime movement through the waterway, while the United States has maintained a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports despite a ceasefire agreed in early April.

The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments during normal operating conditions, making any disruption a major concern for energy markets and import-dependent economies such as India.

“India reiterates that targeting commercial shipping and endangering innocent civilian crew members, or otherwise impeding freedom of navigation and commerce, should be avoided,” the foreign ministry added.The incident occurred as India hosted foreign ministers from the BRICS bloc in New Delhi, including Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Speaking during the summit, Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz remained open to commercial traffic provided vessels coordinated with Iranian naval authorities, though he did not directly address the attack on the Indian vessel.

India’s foreign ministry described the incident as “unacceptable,” saying commercial shipping and civilian mariners continued to face threats amid heightened regional tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.

“The attack on an Indian-flagged ship off the coast of Oman yesterday is unacceptable, and we deplore the fact that commercial shipping and civilian mariners continue to be targeted,” the ministry said in a statement.

The ministry said all Indian crew members aboard the vessel had been rescued safely by Omani authorities but did not identify the ship or specify who New Delhi believed was responsible for the attack.

Maritime security firm Vanguard identified the vessel as the MSV Hajj Ali, a wooden cargo dhow carrying 14 crew members. The company said it received reports that the ship sank off Limah, Oman, south of the Strait of Hormuz, after a suspected explosion.

According to Vanguard, the vessel was transporting livestock from Berbera in Somaliland to Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates when it was apparently struck by what was believed to be a drone or missile.A fire reportedly broke out onboard, forcing the crew to abandon the vessel before it sank, the company said.

Ship-tracking platform Maritime Traffic lists the MSV Hajj Ali as a 54-meter wooden dhow commonly used in regional cargo trade across Gulf and Arabian Sea routes.Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz has faced severe disruption since the outbreak of war involving Iran on Feb. 28.

Tehran has imposed extensive restrictions on maritime movement through the waterway, while the United States has maintained a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports despite a ceasefire agreed in early April.

The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments during normal operating conditions, making any disruption a major concern for energy markets and import-dependent economies such as India.

“India reiterates that targeting commercial shipping and endangering innocent civilian crew members, or otherwise impeding freedom of navigation and commerce, should be avoided,” the foreign ministry added.The incident occurred as India hosted foreign ministers from the BRICS bloc in New Delhi, including Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Speaking during the summit, Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz remained open to commercial traffic provided vessels coordinated with Iranian naval authorities, though he did not directly address the attack on the Indian vessel.

South Korea’s foreign ministry said the Panama-flagged bulk carrier HMM Namu sustained significant damage after being hit twice on Monday while transiting the strategic waterway, which has faced severe disruption since the outbreak of hostilities between Israel, the United States and Iran in late February.

Foreign ministry spokesman Park Il told reporters that “two unidentified aircraft struck the outer plate of the port-side ballast tank at the stern” of the vessel at roughly one-minute intervals, igniting flames and heavy smoke.

Park said investigators had not yet determined the type, origin or size of the aircraft involved, despite CCTV footage capturing the incident. South Korean authorities are conducting further analysis of engine debris and fragments recovered from the vessel.

According to the ministry, the first strike is believed to have ignited a fire in the engine room, while the second impact accelerated the spread of the blaze. Damage to the hull extended approximately five meters across and seven meters inward on the vessel’s port-side stern.

The ship, carrying 24 crew members, later arrived at port in Dubai with visible fire damage.U.S. President Donald Trump said earlier this week that Iran had “taken some shots” at the vessel and urged South Korea to participate in U.S.-led operations intended to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Iran has denied involvement.

Tehran’s embassy in Seoul issued a statement rejecting what it called allegations linking Iranian forces to the attack and said it “firmly rejects and categorically denies” responsibility.South Korea summoned Iran’s ambassador to seek clarification regarding Tehran’s position and discuss the findings of the preliminary investigation, Park said.

The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly a fifth of global oil consumption typically passes, has become a focal point of military escalation since the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iran earlier this year.

Tehran has since responded with attacks across the region and measures that have sharply reduced maritime traffic through the corridor, fueling volatility in global energy markets.

Commercial shipping companies and insurers have increasingly rerouted vessels or suspended operations in the Gulf amid rising security risks and mounting concerns over attacks on tankers and cargo ships.