India, July 14 -- An Indian crew member was killed and several others were injured after two UAE-flagged oil tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a major escalation in tensions in the Gulf region.

The attack took place in Omani territorial waters, where both vessels caught fire after being hit. Emergency teams managed to control the blaze, but one Indian sailor lost his life while several others suffered injuries, some of them seriously.

The UAE strongly condemned the strike, calling it a serious violation of international law and warning that it reserves the right to respond. Iran claimed responsibility for the attack, saying the vessels had ignored warnings issued by its forces before enterin...