New Delhi (India), June 11: Three Indian seafarers, initially reported missing, have died after a vessel was attacked by US forces off the coast of Oman earlier this week.
India's Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in a post on X called it a "tragic" loss, the Minister said the bodies of all 3 missing sailors have been recovered.
The Palau-flagged oil tanker, Settebello, had a total crew of 28 members. It included 24 Indian nationals and 4 foreign nationals - 2 Pakistanis, one Ukrainian, and one Russian, when it came under the U.S. military's attack in the Gulf of Oman.
India had summoned U.S. diplomat over this strike. Ministry of External Affairs had issued a statement on June 10, condemning the attack.
"Of the 24 Indian crew onboard, 21 Indians have been rescued thus far and 03 Indians are reportedly missing.
Our Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and proactively co-ordinating with the Omani authorities in the ongoing Search and Rescue operation," it said.
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The Ministry reiterated its call for immediate de-escalation of tensions, and the conclusion of ongoing negotiations for a diplomatic solution, only to bring back peace and stability in the region.
It also called for the restoration of free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the region's international waterways at the earliest.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday condemned the attack on the commercial vessel Settebello off the coast of Oman, calling for immediate de-escalation of tensions in the region.
According to the statement, out of 24 Indian crew members onboard the vessel, 21 have been rescued so far, while three Indians are reported missing. The Embassy of India in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with Omani authorities in ongoing search and rescue operations.
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The statement also read that continuing attacks on shipping in the region are deeply worrisome and a direct consequence of the ongoing conflict in the area.
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