Iranian Warning Shots Near Oil Tanker with Indian Crew: All Safe
Iran Fires Warning Shots Near Tanker Carrying Indian Crew Off Oman; Seafarers Safe, Says Govt
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A Togo-flagged oil tanker, MT Chiron 7, was fired upon by Iranian authorities near Oman, but all 17 Indian crew members are reported safe. The Indian Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways confirmed that there is no threat to Indian nationals and that port operations in India remain unaffected.
- 01Iranian authorities fired warning shots at the MT Chiron 7 near Oman.
- 02All 17 Indian crew members on board are safe.
- 03The Indian Ministry of Ports is coordinating with other agencies to monitor the situation.
- 04No Indian-flagged vessels were affected by the incident.
- 05Port operations across India remain normal with no congestion.
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On April 25, the Togo-flagged oil and chemical tanker MT Chiron 7 was involved in an incident near Oman when Iranian authorities fired warning shots during an operation involving intercepted ships. The Indian Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways confirmed that all 17 Indian crew members aboard are safe, and emphasized that there is no threat to Indian nationals. Mandeep Singh Randhawa, a director at the ministry, stated that no Indian-flagged vessels were impacted by the incident. The ministry is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs and maritime stakeholders. Reports indicate that port operations in India remain normal, with no congestion or disruptions reported despite the incident.
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The safety of Indian crew members reassures families and stakeholders in the maritime industry, while the incident highlights the need for vigilance in maritime operations in the region.
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