India Denounces Attack on Indian-Flagged Ship Near Oman, Crew Safe
India condemns attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman coast, says crew safe
The Economic Times
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India condemned an attack on an Indian-flagged commercial vessel off the coast of Oman, labeling it 'unacceptable.' All crew members are safe, and India urged for restraint to ensure freedom of navigation amidst rising security concerns in the region.
- 01India condemned the attack on an Indian-flagged ship near Oman.
- 02The External Affairs Ministry labeled the targeting of civilian shipping as 'unacceptable.'
- 03All crew members aboard the vessel are reported safe.
- 04India thanked Omani authorities for their assistance in rescuing the crew.
- 05The incident highlights increasing security concerns in vital maritime trade routes.
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On Thursday, India condemned an attack on an Indian-flagged commercial vessel off the coast of Oman, calling the targeting of civilian shipping 'unacceptable.' The spokesperson for India's External Affairs Ministry, Randhir Jaiswal, emphasized that all Indian crew members aboard the vessel are safe, expressing gratitude to Omani authorities for their swift rescue efforts. He reiterated that endangering innocent civilian crew members and impeding freedom of navigation should be avoided. This incident raises alarms about the growing security concerns in key maritime trade routes in the region, particularly in the context of recent attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The attack raises security concerns for maritime trade, potentially affecting shipping routes and safety for commercial vessels in the region.
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