The Embassy of India in Oman has confirmed that another vessel MT Jalveer, with over 20 sailors on board, came under attack off the Oman coast. Reports say that the vessel’s funnel & engine room caught fire after it was attacked in the Shinas OPL area of Oman. The Embassy of India in Oman said in a post on X that it was closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with local authorities to ascertain further details.
The latest incident is the third reported instance of a merchant vessel with an Indian crew coming under attack by the US. Reports say that all the crew members are safe so far.
On June 8, the Sanctioned Vessel Marivex was attacked by US forces. All 24 Indian nationals were rescued.
On June 9, the sanctioned MT Settebello was attacked. 3 Indians were killed, while 21 others were rescued
On Thursday, June 11, MT Jalveer was attacked. with 20 Indian crew members onboard.
In a separate incident, the Indian Embassy in Oman said that it is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with local authorities after an incident was reported involving a vessel off Shinaz port of Oman. The Embassy said on X, “We have learnt of an incident involving a vessel off Shinas port of Oman, earlier today . We are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with the local authorities for further details.”
The reports of fresh attacks in Omani waters come after the attack on the Palau-flagged vessel MT Settebello near the Strait of Hormuz, where 24 Indian crew members were onboard of whom three were killed.
As the situation continues to evolve in West Asia and the Gulf region, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated the call for an immediate ceasefire and the restoration of navigational rights in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
Highlighting how the restrictions on navigational rights are causing hardship & instability across the world, he said that the world needs a complete ceasefire in line with international law.
“Even in the best-case scenario, these shocks will be felt for many months – with developing countries bearing the heaviest impacts,” he added.
India on Wednesday voiced deep concern over the attacks on merchant shipping vessels in the Gulf region amid the ongoing conflict and urged for dialogue and diplomacy– underlining New Delhi’s importance as a proximate neighbour with critical stakes in security and stability of the region.
(With inputs from ANI)
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