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India Registers Strong Protest As Attacks On Ships In West Asia: This is worrying, the attacks should stop immediately, India’s strong reaction to the American attack on ships in West Asia

By Samira Vishwas

New Delhi. Amid the Middle East crisis, India has strongly condemned the recent incident of targeting of ships carrying Indian sailors near Oman. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, we attach great importance to the well-being and safety of our seafaring community and there is no need to reiterate this point again. The continuing attacks on ships are very worrying and are a direct result of the ongoing conflict in the region. These attacks must stop immediately. We also call for dialogue and diplomacy so that peace and stability can return to the region as soon as possible.

Randhir Jaiswal said he had summoned US Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) Jason Meeks in connection with the attack on the MT Setebello ship off the coast of Oman on Wednesday in which three Indian citizens were killed. These attacks came from the US Navy deployed in that area, as stated in several reports. Jaiswal also clarified that none of the three ships that were attacked in the last few days were Indian-owned ships. Two cargo ships, MT Marvix and MT Setebello, were Palau-flagged, while the third ship, MT Jalveer, which was attacked today, was Guinea-flagged.

Regarding the rescue of the crew from MT Jalveer, Mukesh Mangal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of India said, there are 20 Indian sailors on board this ship and all of them are said to be safe. There is no news of any casualties or injuries. The Ministry is closely monitoring the situation and is in constant coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian Missions abroad, Indian Navy and other relevant parties.

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