India's Ministry of External Affairs said a merchant vessel carrying 20 Indian seafarers was attacked off Oman's east coast on the 23rd (local time). Nineteen crew were rescued and one was killed. India's embassy in Oman is coordinating with Omani authorities to assist the rescued seafarers' return. The ministry said recent attacks on commercial vessels in the area are of serious concern, called for de-escalation through dialogue and diplomatic channels, and said attacks on ships, seafarers and

India's Ministry of External Affairs said a merchant vessel carrying 20 Indian seafarers was attacked off Oman's east coast on the 23rd (local time). Nineteen crew were rescued and one was killed. India's embassy in Oman is coordinating with Omani authorities to assist the rescued seafarers' return. The ministry said recent attacks on commercial vessels in the area are of serious concern, called for de-escalation through dialogue and diplomatic channels, and said attacks on ships, seafarers and civilian infrastructure must stop.