Metro Manila, Philippines – Officials confirmed that seven of eight crew members injured during an Iranian drone attack on a French container ship in the Strait of Hormuz were Filipinos and receiving medical treatment.
Three are in the intensive care unit, while the rest suffered minor injuries and were confined as well in a hospital.
Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac clarified on Thursday, May 7, that the condition of those in the ICU are not life-threatening.
A labor attaché and a representative from the Philippine embassy will visit the victims.
The ship attempted a night transit near Oman when it was struck by an Iranian projectile, marking the latest attack on ships since the Middle East conflict began.
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