Three Tankers Attacked in Two Days in Strait of Hormuz Crisis

At least three VLCCs were hit by suspected Iranian attacks over the course of Tuesday and Wednesday, according to reporting from UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the Indian government and private security consultancies.

According to India's shipping minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, the oil tanker Dominica Prosperity was hit by an unspecified projectile while adrift and waiting off the coast of Ras al Khaimah, UAE - within the Arabian Gulf and near to the approaches to Hormuz. The Prosperity is part of the Sinokor fleet, the largest player in the trans-Hormuz "shuttle" trade - a high-risk, high-reward service connecting energy producers in the Arabian Gulf to global markets.

The 22 members of the crew - including 19 Indian nationals - were evacuated by the UAE's coast guard, with no injuries reported.

"We remain in continuous contact with the ship management company to ensure their ongoing safety, welfare and logistical support," Sonowal said.

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