Hormuz war escalates: Are 148 Indian seafarers now trapped in the world's most dangerous waterway?

An Indian seafarer was killed and six others injured after missiles struck two Emirati oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, escalating concerns over the widening Iran-U.S. conflict. The UAE said the tankers were hit in Omani territorial waters, while Iran's IRGC claimed the vessels ignored repeated warnings. The attack came days after another strike on the Cyprus-flagged GFS Galaxy, where one Indian sailor remains missing. With Indian casualties rising, concerns are growing over the safety of commercial shipping and Indian seafarers in the Gulf. Watch the latest updates and key developments.