Indian ship sinks in Red Sea off Yemen after attack

An Indian-flagged commercial vessel, the MSV Faize Noore Oliya, sank in the Red Sea on Tuesday after coming under attack south of the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah. Coast guards successfully rescued all 14 crew members aboard the ship, which included 13 Indian nationals and one Yemeni.

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The vessel was hit by a projectile near Yemeni waters.

The vessel was hit by a projectile near Yemeni waters, according to Indian Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who stated on the social media platform X that "India strongly condemns this unprovoked attack." The attack has drawn condemnation from New Delhi, with the Indian foreign ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal asserting, "The targeting of commercial shipping in the region must end."

Yemen's internationally recognized government blamed Houthi rebels for the assault, as reported by the official Saba news agency. The Houthis had previously declared a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea last month and have claimed responsibility for several attacks on oil tankers and infrastructure in the region.

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India strongly condemns this unprovoked attack.

India, a major contributor to the global maritime workforce with over 320,000 seafarers in 2025 according to its shipping ministry, views the incident with grave concern. The Red Sea shipping lanes have gained increased importance, particularly following Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on the other side of the Arabian Peninsula amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. This strategic significance underscores the potential impact of such attacks on global trade and energy supplies.

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The targeting of commercial shipping in the region must end.