An LPG tanker carrying 28 Indian crew members was attacked in Iranian territorial waters on Friday [1], [2].
The incident occurs as tensions escalate between Iran and the U.S., raising concerns over the safety of commercial shipping in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz [1], [3].
The vessel, identified as the DISHA with IMO number 8818219 [2], is flagged to Mozambique [2]. The attack took place on July 24, 2026, while the ship was sailing through Iranian waters [1], [3].
The Indian Embassy in Tehran confirmed that all 28 crew members are safe [2]. The embassy is coordinating with local authorities to manage the aftermath of the strike.
"We are closely monitoring the situation in coordination with the Iranian authorities," a spokesperson for the Indian Embassy in Tehran said [3].
Commercial vessels in the region have faced increasing risks as geopolitical friction intensifies. The DISHA was targeted in a zone known for high military activity and territorial disputes, a region critical for global energy transport.
"All 28 crew members are safe," the embassy spokesperson said in a separate release [2].
Indian officials have flagged the attack and continue to monitor the vessel's status. The specific nature of the attack and the identity of the perpetrators have not been detailed in official embassy statements, though the event is linked to the broader conflict between Iran and the U.S. [1], [3].
“"All 28 crew members are safe."”
The attack on the DISHA highlights the vulnerability of neutral commercial shipping during the current Iran-US escalation. Because the crew is Indian and the vessel is flagged to Mozambique, the incident underscores how regional conflicts can quickly impact international maritime labor and global supply chains, particularly near the Strait of Hormuz.
