India condemns shipping attacks in Hormuz and the Black Sea

A projectile struck a Panama-flagged tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz near Oman on October 6. Eleven Indian nationals were among those injured, India's Ministry of External Affairs said, according to Scroll.in.

The tanker was identified as On Peace by Al Jazeera. Its crew comprised 19 people, including 17 Indian nationals, according to Le Monde, which cited the ministry.

On October 6, India condemned the attack. Twelve crew members were injured, including the 11 Indians, according to News18.

Oman carried out a medical evacuation from the tanker. Middle East Eye reported on October 6 that 10 crew members were evacuated, while Business Line said all 12 injured crew members had been evacuated. The supplied reports do not explain the difference.

India's response also addressed attacks on vessels in the Black Sea. Times of India reported on October 6 that the ministry condemned attacks in both areas and urged an end to hostilities.

By October 7, Bloomberg reported that India was engaging Ukraine and Russia to secure safe passage for grain and energy through the Black Sea. Fresh attacks were disrupting commercial shipping and putting Indian seafarers at risk.

India is calling for an immediate end to attacks on commercial shipping. The ministry has also said it will continue to press for dialogue and diplomacy to end the ongoing conflicts, according to The Hindu.

The supplied coverage gives no detailed update on the injured sailors' condition. It also does not identify who fired the projectile at On Peace or provide a casualty count for the Black Sea incidents, although Times of India India reported that Indian seafarers were injured there.

The concrete diplomatic effort is India's engagement with Russia and Ukraine over safe Black Sea passage, reported by Bloomberg. The supplied coverage does not describe an agreement or a timetable for securing those routes.

Further medical updates could clarify the sailors' condition and the evacuation count. Reports from Middle East Eye and Business Line currently give different numbers.