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India condemns attacks on Gulf vessels
NDTV··11 Jun
India strongly condemned recent attacks on tankers manned by Indian seafarers in the Gulf, calling the incidents deeply worrisome and demanding they end immediately. The Shipping Ministry said three vessels with Indian sailors have been attacked since June 8.
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What It Means For You
- Indian seafarers are directly exposed when shipping lanes become part of military conflict.
- Attacks on tankers can affect families, shipping insurance, energy flows and global trade costs.
- India's diplomatic response shows that crew safety is now tied to broader Gulf de-escalation efforts.
What's Happening
- India condemned attacks on three vessels with Indian crew since June 8.
- Three Indian seafarers died after the Settebello attack off Oman.
- There are 13 Indian-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz with 562 Indian seafarers onboard.
Maritime Conflict Risk
- The Gulf and Strait of Hormuz are critical for global energy shipping.
- Civilian merchant crews often face danger even though they are not combatants.
- When attacks involve foreign forces or disputed cargo claims, consular protection and diplomatic protest become central.
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