Pakistan, July 14 -- An Indian crew member was killed and eight others were injured after two United Arab Emirates-owned oil tankers were reportedly struck by Iranian cruise missiles near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UAE Ministry of Defence.

The ministry said the attack occurred while the two tankers were sailing through Omani territorial waters along the southern route of the strategic waterway. The vessels, identified by ADNOC Logistics and Services (ADNOC L&S) as Mombasa Bee and Al Bahiyah, were carrying crude oil when they came under attack.

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The deceased crew member was aboard the Mombasa Bee, while the injured included six Indian nationals and two Uk...