A crude oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz has been struck by an unidentified object; 15 Indian crew members are on board. According to the Indian newspaper *The Times of India*, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that an oil tanker named *MT ST 3* was struck by an unidentified object in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel was transporting crude oil and had 15 Indian crew members on board. He further stated that all Indian crew members on the vessel are safe. Authorities are in contact with the ship's management as well as the government of Oman, and are closely monitoring the situation.Reporting on a separate incident, an Indian shipping minister stated that on October 14, the *Yara J*—a vessel carrying chemical cargo and anchored off the coast of Sulina, Romania—was also targeted by a drone. He added that there were 9 Indian crew members on board this vessel as well, all of whom remained safe. Consequently, the safety of a total of 24 Indian nationals has been confirmed across both incidents. As of now, the nature of the attacks on these two vessels and the identity of those responsible have not been determined; no group, country, or organization has claimed responsibility for these attacks.