Indian sailor killed in attack on cargo vessel in Strait of Hormuz

An attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz killed an Indian crew member and caused an engine-room fire, with 27 others evacuated. The incident, confirmed by Omani and Indian authorities, continues a pattern of maritime attacks in the key waterway, likely linked to regional tensions. The attack underscores persistent risks to shipping in a critical chokepoint for global oil transit.