Surrounded By Boats, RPG Fired, Crew Runs For Cover: Video Shows Ship With 21 Indian Sailors Attacked In Hormuz | Watch

The conflict between the United States and Iran, which began on February 28, is in its sixth month. Despite attempts to reach a diplomatic solution, Washington and Tehran continue their confrontation, with a specific focus on the Strait of Hormuz. The vital waterway remains blocked by the US Navy and heavily restricted by Iranian military forces. As a result, sailors are at extreme risk as attacks on vessels passing through the Strait continue.

Indian Seafarers Attacked In Strait of Hormuz

The situation is also concerning for Indian seafarers, who make up a significant 12.2 percent of the global maritime workforce. Their safety and security have once again come to focus after a sailors' union shared a terrifying video from an incident on April 22 showing military boats from Iran surrounding a ship. The vessel was carrying 22 crew members, including 21 Indians, who had to run and hide inside as an RPG rocket was fired at them.

On 22 April, in the Strait of Hormuz, a vessel carrying 22 crew members, of whom 21 were Indian, faced a deeply distressing situation.

These were not pirates.
They were naval forces of the IRGC.

Videos show several small boats surrounding the vessel, the intensity of the… pic.twitter.com/5UgxtZETSd

— FSUI (@FSUIINDIA) August 20, 2026

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Video Shows Sailors Running For Cover Inside Ship

The video has been shared on X by the Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI). The footage shows several small Iranian military boats surrounding a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. It is reported that a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) was fired at them, forcing them to dive for cover inside the ship. “On 22 April, in the Strait of Hormuz, a vessel carrying 22 crew members, of whom 21 were Indian, faced a deeply distressing situation. These were not pirates. They were naval forces of the IRGC,” the FSUI wrote.

“Videos show several small boats surrounding the vessel, the intensity of the confrontation, an RPG being fired, and the seafarers taking cover in the alleyways simply to protect their lives. This is the reality, beyond explanations. This kind of fear and danger continues,” the post added. Emphasisng that advisories and guidelines alone cannot ensure safety of mariners, the FSUI called for assurance and presence of naval forces to protect them in waters.

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