Indian Sailor Killed, 4 Injured After Dhow Catches Fire Near Strait Of Hormuz

An Indian sailor was killed and four others suffered burn injuries after a wooden dhow carrying 18 Indian crew members caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred on Friday when the vessel, carrying general cargo, caught fire and later capsized near the strategic maritime route linking the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. According to sources, 17 Indian crew members were rescued by a passing vessel. Officials said the injured sailors are undergoing treatment in Dubai and are currently safe. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation. The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz region between Iran and the United States. Officials from the Indian Consulate in Dubai met the rescued crew members and are coordinating assistance with the dhow owner.