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India confirms crew safe after ship reportedly hit by US strike in Strait of Hormuz

From Hindustan Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Another ship, the Liaki Freedom, with Indian crew, was reportedly attacked by the U.S. off the coast of Oman, but Indian authorities later confirmed the crew was safe and reports of an attack were false.
  • The incident follows recent attacks on vessels with Indian crew members in the Gulf, which the U.S. Central Command attributed to American forces, while President Trump blamed Iran.
  • Three Indian mariners have died in these U.S. Navy attacks, prompting India's External Affairs Minister to lodge a strong protest with his U.S. counterpart.

Reports emerged of another vessel, the Liaki Freedom, carrying Indian crew members being attacked by the United States near Oman. However, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs quickly clarified that the crew was safe and the reports of any attack were "false."

This incident occurred amidst a series of recent attacks on ships with Indian sailors in the Gulf. The U.S. Central Command confirmed its forces carried out these strikes, while then-President Trump accused Iran of being behind them. Tragically, three Indian mariners have lost their lives in these U.S. Navy actions.

Spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this evening. I reiterated India’s strong protest at the attacks by the US Navy in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners. Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified.

— S. JaishankarIndia's External Affairs Minister's statement on X regarding the U.S. Navy attacks.

In response, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar lodged a strong protest with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Jaishankar stated that "lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified," emphasizing India's firm opposition to such attacks.

It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello. Sadly, three Indian seafarers initially reported missing are now confirmed dead after bodies have been located and identified.

— Sarbananda SonowalIndia's Shipping Minister's statement on X regarding the deaths of Indian seafarers.
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Originally published by Hindustan Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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