Iran attacks Togo-flagged chemical tanker with Indian crew near Oman

A Togo-flagged chemical tanker with Indian crew members was attacked by Iran near the coast of Oman, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways said on Monday. The incident took place on April 25, involving the vessel MT Siron near the outer port limits of Shinas.

Speaking at an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia, Mandeep Singh Randhawa, Director at the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said, "On April 25, 2026, an incident involving a Togo-flagged chemical tanker, MT Siron, was reported, which had Indian crew members on board. The incident occurred near the outer port limits of Shinas in Oman."

Randhawa further said that the vessel



was sailing along with other ships when it was intercepted by the Iranian Coast Guard, which fired warning shots, adding that all Indian crew members on board are safe.

The ministry said it is in constant coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Indian missions, and maritime stakeholders to monitor the situation and ensure the safety of seafarers and shipping operations in the region. "The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is in constant contact with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian missions, and maritime stakeholders, and remains committed to ensuring the safety of the crew and maritime operations. All Indian seafarers in the region are safe," he added.