One Indian killed in attack on ship near Oman, Indian foreign ministry says
The remaining 13 crew members were rescued as authorities investigate who fired the unidentified object, officials said.
- On Monday, the Indian cargo vessel MSV AL JUSUFI was struck by an unidentified aerial object off the coast of Oman, killing one seafarer; Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed the incident involved 14 Indian crew members.
- Since the US-Israel war with Iran began in February, more than 120 commercial vessels have faced attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, creating escalating maritime instability in the region.
- While 13 crew members were safely evacuated by the Omani Coast Guard, one seafarer, identified as Gandhar Nahim Ajij from Gujarat, tragically died from his injuries sustained in the attack.
- India's Ministry and Embassy in Oman are coordinating with local authorities to provide immediate assistance to the 13 survivors and facilitate repatriation of the crew and mortal remains, Sonowal said on Tuesday.
- Recent attacks include the Panama-flagged LOUISE struck by limpet mines last Friday; October saw 29 ships hit—the worst month to date—highlighting persistent security challenges for commercial shipping through the Persian Gulf.
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India condemns Oman vessel attack after seafarer dies, calls for immediate de-escalation of tensions in region
India has condemned the attack on the Indian-flagged vessel MSV AL JUSUFI near Oman's coast that killed Gujarat-based seafarer Gandhar Nahim Ajij. Thirteen of the 14 Indian crew members were rescued by the Omani Coast Guard.
ONE Indian national has died and 13 have been rescued following an attack on the merchant ship MSV AL YUSUFI off Oman on Monday, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed.
India calls for immediate de-escalation, diplomatic solution after Indian seafarer killed in vessel attack off Oman coast - The Tribune
India on Tuesday called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions and the conclusion of ongoing negotiations for a diplomatic solution in West Asia after one Indian seafarer was killed when a commercial vessel was attacked off the coast of Oman.
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