Indian-bound ship attacked in Hormuz
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What happened
- India deplored the attack on the Thai ship Mayuree Naree in the Strait of Hormuz on 11 March 2026; it was bound for Kandla [MEA].
Background
- MEA said targeting commercial shipping must stop [MEA].
Why it matters
- Hormuz is the oil chokepoint; attacks there hit India’s energy and its seafarers.
How to use this in Mains
- As per MEA (2026-03-11): india deplored the attack on the Thai ship Mayuree Naree in the Strait of Hormuz on 11 March 2026; it was bound for Kandla.
- Hormuz is the oil chokepoint; attacks there hit India's energy and its seafarers.
Quotable data pointIndia deplored the attack on the Thai ship Mayuree Naree in the Strait of Hormuz on 11 March 2026.
MEA: Statement on ship bound for Kandla, 11 Mar 2026
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Hormuz.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Mayuree Naree was bound for
Answer (b) & explanation
MEA release.
Official source: MEA: Statement on ship bound for Kandla, 11 Mar 2026
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