Indian Sailor Killed in Attack on Cargo Ship Cape Dao in Strait of Hormuz

On Wednesday, an assault on the cargo vessel Cape Dao in the Strait of Hormuz led to the death of an Indian sailor, as reported by authorities from Oman and India. The Antigua and Barbuda-flagged ship was hit 2.5 nautical miles from Oman's coastline, resulting in a blaze in the engine room. The Omani navy successfully evacuated 27 crew members, according to the Maritime Security Centre of Oman. India has denounced the persistent attacks in this crucial shipping route. Since the onset of the Middle East conflict, Iran has attempted to exert control over the maritime passage for Gulf oil and gas, occasionally targeting vessels it claims have not coordinated with its regulations. In response, the US has implemented a counter-blockade on Iranian ports, conducting strikes on ships it alleges are non-compliant.