Indians Made Up 44% of Sailors Killed in Hormuz Shipping Attacks

Seven of the 16 seafarers killed in attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz were Indian nationals, accounting for nearly 44 percent of total fatalities. The attacks occurred during a crisis period spanning March 1 to July 14, 2026. The data highlights the disproportionate risk faced by Indian maritime workers, who form a significant share of the global merchant navy workforce. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane, was the site of repeated targeted strikes on commercial shipping during this period.
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