Indian killed in Iranian attack on 2 UAE vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Published July 14th, 2026 - 06:43 GMT
Strait of Hormuz
A member of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards chants slogans after attacking a naval vessel during a military drill in the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by HAMED JAFARNEJAD / FARS NEWS / AFP

ALBAWABA - An Indian crew member was killed in overnight attacks by Iranian Revolutionary Guards on two UAE ships in the Strait of Hormuz; eight others were injured, four of whom were serious. 

According to the BBC, six out of eight injured were also Indians; the remaining two were Ukrainians.

Last night, the UAE announced on Monday night that Iranian cruise missiles targeted two national tankers, killing one and injuring eight others.

Strait of Hormuz

A man raises an Iranian national flag as he stands on a podium before a political billboard featuring U.S. President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz along Valiasr Square in Tehran on May 26, 2026. Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP

The Ministry of Defense in the UAE said in a statement that it "condemns this brazen attack, which constitutes a serious violation and a clear breach of international law, threatening the security and stability of the region."

New Delhi summoned on Tuesday the Iranian deputy envoy after an Indian civilian was killed in an overnight attack on 2 vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

On the other hand, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) later confirmed the attack, saying it fired missiles towards two tankers which had ignored warnings, turned off navigation systems and attempted to pass through a mined route.