India has condemned an attack on a merchant vessel carrying 11 Indian nationals off the coast of Oman, calling for an immediate halt to strikes on civilian shipping and urging regional peace.
The development underscores the growing diplomatic pressure on actors in the Middle East as maritime security deteriorates across key trade corridors.
The incident adds to a series of disruptions reported in recent days, including a cargo vessel struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz and another coming under attack in the Red Sea.
UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has advised all vessels to transit these areas with caution, signaling heightened operational risk for global supply chains.
Markets are likely to remain sensitive to further escalations, with Brent crude and freight rates already reflecting elevated risk premiums.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for global energy flows, and any sustained disruption could trigger sharper repricing in oil and shipping equities.