July 14 (Reuters) - One Indian crew member was killed and eight others were wounded when two Emirati oil tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday, in the latest escalation in the strategic waterway. UAE says two tankers hit by Iranian missiles in Hormuz Strait, killing crew member The UAE Ministry of Defence said that two national vessels were targeted by two Iranian cruise missiles in the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz, killing one Indian crew member and wounding eight others - including four seriously. According to the statement, the attack occurred in Omani territorial waters.
Fires that broke out on both tankers had since been brought under control. The ministry condemned what it called a "blatant attack, which is considered a serious violation and a clear breach of international law that threatens the security and stability of the region". "The UAE reserves its full right to respond to this escalation and to take all necessary measures to protect its territory, its citizens and residents, in a manner that safeguards its sovereignty, security, and stability, and protects its national interests," it added.
One Indian crew member was killed and eight others were wounded when two Emirati oil tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday, in the latest escalation in the strategic waterway. The ministry said the tankers, the Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were targeted in the southern lane of the strait while in Omani territorial waters. The dead crew member was aboard the Mombasa, it said.
Missiles hit the Mombasa and Al Bahiyah in Omani territorial waters; fires damaged both tankers but crews brought them under control
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