India Condemns Attack on Indian-Flagged Vessel Near Oman; Crew Safe
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly condemned an attack on an Indian-flagged commercial vessel off the coast of Oman, describing the incident as unacceptable. The strike, which occurred on Wednesday, triggered a fire that ultimately caused the vessel to sink. Despite the severity of the attack, all 14 crew members on board were rescued safely by the Omani Coast Guard and transported to Diba port. The MEA expressed gratitude to Omani authorities for their swift response and reiterated that targeting commercial shipping and endangering civilian mariners must be avoided to ensure freedom of navigation. While the perpetrators remain unidentified, this incident marks at least the third attack on Indian-flagged ships since the onset of conflict between the US and Iran on February 28. The attack underscores the increasingly fragile security situation in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies. India continues to deplore the targeting of innocent civilian crews and urges all parties to respect international maritime commerce and safety standards amidst rising regional tensions.
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