India’s Ministry of External Affairs condemns an attack on an Indian-flagged commercial vessel off Oman’s coast, calling it “unacceptable” and saying it deplores continued targeting of commercial shipping and civilian mariners. The MEA issues its statement on Thursday after the attack on Wednesday, adding that all Indian crew members are safe. The statement does not identify who carried out the strike. India also says it reiterates that targeting commercial shipping and endangering civilian crews, or otherwise impeding freedom of navigation and commerce, should be avoided, and it thanks Omani authorities for rescuing the crew. Separate reporting notes that the vessel had been travelling from Somalia and that the 14 crew members are rescued by Omani coast guard, though the immediate cause and responsible party are not stated in the available accounts. Another government statement from the UAE condemns the strike as a “terrorist attack,” describing it as a dangerous escalation affecting critical waterways. The incident is reported in the context of heightened regional maritime tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.
India condemns attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman, says crew safe
India’s Ministry of External Affairs condemns an attack on an Indian-flagged commercial vessel off Oman’s coast, calling it “unacceptable” and saying it deplores continued targeting of commercial ship...
- India’s MEA calls the attack on an Indian-flagged commercial vessel off Oman “unacceptable.”
- The attack occurs off Oman’s coast on Wednesday; India says all Indian crew members are safe.
- Omani authorities rescue the crew, with reporting indicating 14 crew members were taken to safety.
- No source cited identifies who carried out the attack in the initial statements.
- The UAE also condemns the incident, describing it as a “terrorist attack” and an escalation affecting international navigation.
The UAE has condemned a strike on an Indian-flagged vessel off the coast of Oman, calling it a "terrorist attack" and a "dangerous escalation" that threatens the stability of critical waterways. The commercial vessel, which was sailing from Somalia, came under attack on Wednesday, according to India's Ministry of External Affairs. All 14 crew members were rescued by Omani authorities, but it was not immediately known who carried out the strike, it said. "The UAE strongly condemns terrorist attack on Indian-flagged ship off the coast of Oman," the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said in a statement issued on Thursday. "This attack constitutes a grave threat to the security of international navigation and represents a dangerous escalation aimed at undermining the stability of critical waterways." The incident took place amid the fragile situation in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway close to the coast of Oman through which roughly one-fifth of the world's energy suppli
3 months agoIt is not immediately known who carried out the strike on the vessel on Wednesday.
3 months agoThe dhow – a vessel built of wood - sank after suspected drone or missile strike, with all 14 crew rescued by Omani coast guard.
3 months agoAn Indian-flagged commercial vessel has come under attack off the coast of Oman but all its crew members are safe, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. It is not immediately known who carried out the strike on the vessel on Wednesday. The MEA described the attack as "unacceptable". "The attack on an Indian-flagged ship off the coast of Oman yesterday is unacceptable and we deplore the fact that commercial shipping and civilian mariners continue to be targeted," it said. "All Indian crew on board are safe and we thank the Omani authorities for rescuing them," it said. The MEA said India reiterates that targeting commercial shipping and endangering innocent civilian crew members, or otherwise impeding freedom of navigation and commerce, should be avoided.
3 months agoThe statement did not say who had carried out the attack
3 months agoIndia has strongly condemned an attack on an Indian-flagged ship near Oman, deeming it 'unacceptable' and expressing deep concern over ongoing threats to commercial shipping. All Indian crew members aboard the vessel are reported safe, with thanks extended to Omani authorities for their rescue.
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