An Indian sailor was killed in an attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports from Omani and Indian authorities. The incident took place off the coast of Musandam on Wednesday, September 23, when the vessel CAPE DAO, registered under the flag of Antigua and Barbuda, came under attack. The Omani navy confirmed that 27 crew members were evacuated from the ship after the attack, which caused a fire in the engine room and resulted in the death of one crew member. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that the deceased was an Indian national and noted that the CAPE DAO had around twenty Indian crew members on board. In a statement, the ministry condemned the attack and called for an end to violence targeting commercial shipping, sailors, and civilian infrastructure in the region. It also urged the immediate restoration of free navigation and trade on the international waterways of the area. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global trade, through which a significant portion of the world's oil supply passes. The region has seen increased tensions in recent years, with several incidents involving attacks on commercial vessels. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) had previously reported that a vessel was struck by a projectile of unknown origin in the same area, highlighting the ongoing risks faced by maritime traffic in the region. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident, and international maritime organizations are monitoring the situation closely. The attack underscores the vulnerability of commercial shipping in the area and the need for enhanced security measures to protect both crew members and global trade routes.