GeopoliticsMedium•11 November 2026•
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Saudi Oil Tanker NCC FAJR Hit in Possible Attack in Strait of Hormuz
Key Facts
1The Saudi-flagged oil tanker NCC FAJR was involved in a possible attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
2Indian Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed the safety of all crew members, including three Indian seafarers.
The Saudi-flagged oil tanker NCC FAJR was involved in a possible attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on November 11, 2026. Telegraph India reported that Indian Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed the safety of all crew members, including three Indian seafarers.
Minister Sonowal stated in a post on X that authorities are continuously monitoring the situation and remain in contact with the ship management company to ensure the ongoing security of the seafarers. The incident occurred amid persistent geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over energy security and international maritime safety.