A fire aboard a wooden dhow near the Strait of Hormuz resulted in the death of one Indian sailor and injuries to four others. Seventeen Indian crew members were rescued by a passing vessel. The incident occurred amidst heightened regional tensions, with recent exchanges between Iran and the United States in the vital shipping lane.
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Indian sailor killed after dhow catches fire near Strait of Hormuz; 17 rescued
- by The News Vista
- May 9, 2026
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