On May 13, an Indian-flagged commercial vessel was attacked off the coast of Oman, resulting in the ship sinking. Fortunately, all 14 crew members were rescued by the Omani Coast Guard and brought to safety at Diba port. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India condemned the attack, labeling it 'unacceptable' and expressing concern over the targeting of commercial shipping and civilian mariners. The MEA reiterated the importance of protecting freedom of navigation and commerce, particularly in light of the recent escalation of tensions in the region, including at least two other attacks on Indian-flagged vessels since the onset of the US-Iran conflict on February 28. The MEA thanked Omani authorities for their prompt action in rescuing the crew.