Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:18pm on 11 Mar 2026,Wednesday India Global
A Thai-flagged cargo ship, Mayuree Naree, travelling to Kandla Port in Gujarat, India, was attacked near the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Middle East tensions. The vessel had departed from the UAE when it was struck by projectiles, triggering explosions and a fire in the engine room. Around 20 crew members were rescued by the Omani Navy, while three sailors remain missing after the blast. The incident comes during the ongoing Iran-US-Israel conflict, with Iran warning that ships linked to its adversaries could be targeted in the vital shipping lane. Attacks on multiple vessels have raised global concerns about maritime safety and disruptions to oil and trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz. (PC: X)
