India summons Iranian envoy after Indian crew member killed in Hormuz tanker strike (ANI images) India on Tuesday summoned Iran’s deputy chief of mission in New Delhi, Mohammad Javad Hosseini, after an Indian crew member was killed in an Iranian strike on two United Arab Emirates (UAE) oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.The ministry of external affairs (MEA) called in the Iranian envoy to lodge a formal protest over the attack on commercial vessels passing through the strategic waterway near Oman. While officials did not disclose details of the meeting, diplomatic sources said the discussion has concluded.One Indian killed, eight injured in tanker attackAccording to reports, the two tankers — Mombasa and Al Bahiyah — were struck while transiting the southern passage of the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil passes during peacetime. Watch India’s BIG WARNING After Hormuz Ship Attack HITS Indian Crew; 1 Sailor Missing | ‘Deeply Worrisome’The attack killed one Indian crew member aboard the Mombasa and injured eight others, including six Indian nationals and two Ukrainians. Four of the injured were reported to be in serious condition.The UAE ministry of defence said the missile strikes caused fires and material damage to both vessels. The fires have since been brought under control.With the latest incident, the number of Indian nationals killed in the ongoing West Asia conflict has risen to 11. Last month, three Indian sailors were killed in a US strike on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’I’ll Commit Suicide’: Former CEC SY Quraishi Recalls PM Manmohan Singh’s Emotional CallIndia Launches UNSC 2028-29 Bid, Unveils SHANTI Vision For Global Leadership And Reform | Watch’I Will Bow At Every Door’: Narottam Mishra Gets Emotional, Chokes Up At BJP’s Datia Bypoll Rally“Putin Pays Close Attention To PM Modi”: Poland Highlights India’s Global Power Amid Global CrisesBengal Government Backs Airport Mosque Relocation, Cites Security And Runway Expansion NeedsSuvendu Govt Replaces Mamata’s ‘Khela Hobey Divas’ With ‘Ayushman Divas’Man Claiming To Be Ex-US Navy Officer Held At India-Nepal Border Without Travel Documents’I Am Not Gandhiji’: Kerala Double Murder Convict Shows No Remorse In CourtUS Inmate Matthew Aaron VanDyke Seeks Special Diet, Cooking Permission Inside Tihar JailMission $500 Billion: India, US Push To Deepen Trade Ties As Deal Nears Completion123PhotostoriesWhy do cashews cost so much?How to grow a peach tree in your garden: A step-by-step guide for beginnersWhat would you do? My partner always says, “We’ll see,” but never decides anything11 popular egg breakfast dishes and how many calories they have12 foods with the world’s most irresistible smells5 ways meditation can quietly transform you from the insideAbhishek Sharma vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Yuvraj Singh: Who delivered Wimbledon 2026’s most iconic suit moment?60-second money lesson: Why smart women don’t always buy the cheapest thingFrom opening up about problems in their married life and his battle with anxiety to Yuvika’s emotional breakdown: Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary get candid5 signs you’re not in love; it’s obsession123Hot PicksNEET recorded responseRSCIT admit cardGold rate todayITR filingOil Price TodaySonam Wangchuk hunger strikeS. JaishankarWayanad LandslideStrait of HormuTop TrendingKarnataka Black MagicVietnam Boat TragedyITR filingFIFA World Cup 2026Tamil Nadu Steel Melting UnitGhaziabad Mall Rape MurderDelhi Police Wife MurderSharad PawarJharkhand RapeIran war
India on Tuesday summoned Iran’s deputy chief of mission in New Delhi, Mohammad Javad Hosseini, after an Indian crew member was killed in an Iranian strike on two United Arab Emirates (UAE) oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.The ministry of external affairs (MEA) called in the Iranian envoy to lodge a formal protest over the attack on commercial vessels passing through the strategic waterway near Oman. While officials did not disclose details of the meeting, diplomatic sources said the discussion has concluded.One Indian killed, eight injured in tanker attackAccording to reports, the two tankers — Mombasa and Al Bahiyah — were struck while transiting the southern passage of the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil passes during peacetime.The attack killed one Indian crew member aboard the Mombasa and injured eight others, including six Indian nationals and two Ukrainians. Four of the injured were reported to be in serious condition.The UAE ministry of defence said the missile strikes caused fires and material damage to both vessels. The fires have since been brought under control.With the latest incident, the number of Indian nationals killed in the ongoing West Asia conflict has risen to 11. Last month, three Indian sailors were killed in a US strike on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello.