LPG Tanker Carrying 28 Indian Nationals Attacked In Iranian Waters As Iran-US Tensions Escalate

A Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker carrying 28 Indian crew members came under attack in Iranian territorial waters on Friday, as tensions between Iran and the United States continue to escalate.

The Indian Embassy in Tehran confirmed the incident, saying the vessel, DISHA, was attacked earlier in the day and that it is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with the Iranian authorities.

“The Embassy of India in Tehran is aware that the Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker DISHA came under attack in Iranian territorial waters earlier today,” the mission said in a statement.

The Embassy said the tanker has 28 Indian nationals on board and confirmed that all crew members are safe.

“The vessel has 28 Indian crew members on board. The Embassy has been

in close contact with the relevant authorities and has confirmed that all Indian crew members are safe,” it added.

The mission also said it would continue to monitor developments and remain in touch with the concerned authorities.

The attack comes amid heightened tensions in the region following the recent escalation in the Iran-US conflict, raising fresh concerns over the safety of commercial shipping in and around Iranian waters. Authorities have not yet disclosed the extent of the damage to the vessel or identified those responsible for the attack.