India news: Oil tanker carrying 27 Indians attacked with limpet mines in Strait of Hormuz
⟶ An oil tanker carrying 27 Indian nationals caught fire after being attacked with limpet mines in the Strait of Hormuz, near Oman. The incident occurred recently.
A tanker with a crew of 27 Indians caught fire after being struck by limpet mines near Oman. The attack marks the first known successful use of the explosives in the waterway since the US-Iran war began. DW has more.
Background
The Strait of Hormuz is a significant waterway. The US-Iran war has been ongoing.
Why it matters
This attack is notable as it is the first known successful use of limpet mines in the Strait of Hormuz since the commencement of the US-Iran war. The incident involved a significant number of Indian nationals.
Possible impact
The tanker caught fire.