India condemns attacks on merchant vessels with Indian crew in the Strait of Hormuz
India’s Ministry of External Affairs denounced recent strikes on two merchant ships carrying Indian seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz, urging an end to assaults on vessels and crew.
The ministry issued a statement condemning repeated attacks on commercial ships in the Hormuz waterway after two vessels with Indian crew were targeted. It called for an immediate stop to assaults on ships, seafarers and civilian infrastructure, stressing that freedom of navigation and safe trade must be upheld under international law. The incidents occurred off Oman’s coast, prompting New Delhi to highlight concerns for Indian nationals working at sea.
Why it matters
The attacks threaten the safety of Indian seafarers and the free flow of global maritime trade.
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