New Delhi: A ship, with 12 Indian seafarers on board, was targeted by the Iranian military near the Oman coast but no damage was reported.
The Indian Ministry of Shipping today said a Togo-flagged chemical tanker MT Siron, with Indian crew members, was attacked by Iran on April 25 near the outer port limits of Shinas.
Togo is a West African nation located on the Gulf of Guinea.
“On April 25, 2026, an incident involving a Togo-flagged chemical tanker, MT Siron, was reported, which had Indian crew members on board. The incident occurred near the outer port limits of Shinas in Oman,” Mandeep Singh Randhawa, Director at the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said at an inter-ministerial briefing on ongoing developments in West Asia.
Randhawa said the vessel was sailing along with other ships when it was intercepted by the Iranian Coast Guard, which fired warning shots.
All the Indian crew members on board are safe.
Shipping Ministry in contact with MEA:
Randhawa said the Shipping Ministry is in constant coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Indian missions, and maritime stakeholders to monitor the situation and ensure the safety of seafarers and shipping operations in the region.
“The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is in constant contact with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian missions, and maritime stakeholders, and remains committed to ensuring the safety of the crew and maritime operations. All Indian seafarers in the region are safe,” he added.
Indian-flagged ships targeted:
It may be recalled that the Iranian Navy had earlier fired at two other Indian vessels—the VLCC Sanmar Herald and the bulk carrier Jag Arnav—while they were attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, compelling both ships to turn back.
India had lodged a strong protest regarding this incident. However, none of the crew members on board the vessels sustained any injuries.
