MEA calls for immediate de-escalation of tensions in Middle East. (Img: IANS)
New Delhi: India has condemned the attack on the Indian-flagged vessel MSV Al Jusufi off the coast of Oman, in which an Indian seafarer was killed.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) termed the attacks on commercial shipping vessels “deeply concerning” and called for an immediate end to the targeting of civilian infrastructure and vessels.
In a statement, the MEA said the attack took place near Limah, Oman, on Monday evening. Fourteen Indian nationals were on board; one seafarer was killed and the remaining 13 were rescued. The MEA conveyed its condolences over the loss of life.
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The ministry said: “We convey our deepest condolences on the precious life lost. Our Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with the Omani authorities for the early repatriation of the rescued Indian nationals and the mortal remains of the deceased.”
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— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) November 3, 2026
India has urged all sides to pursue diplomatic means to end the conflict and reduce tensions.“We reiterate our call for immediate de-escalation of tensions, and the conclusion of ongoing negotiations for a diplomatic solution so that peace and stability can return to the region,” the MEA statement said.
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The MEA also called for free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through international waterways and stressed that commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure should not be attacked.“The targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region must end, and free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the international waterways in the region, in keeping with international law, must be restored at the earliest,” the statement added.
The vessel was attacked by an unidentified aerial object off the coast of Oman on 2 November. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal informed that the deceased has been identified as Gandhar Nahim Ajij, a resident of Gujarat.
