India Condemns Attack on Indian Flagged Merchant Vessel Off Oman Coast

NEW DELHI, May 14, 2026 — The Ministry of External Affairs has formally condemned a recent attack on an Indian-flagged commercial ship off the coast of Oman, describing the incident as unacceptable.

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India deplores the continued targeting of commercial shipping and civilian mariners in the region. All Indian crew members on board the vessel are reported safe, and the Indian government has expressed its gratitude to the Omani authorities for their successful rescue efforts.

According to the official statement , India has reiterated its stance that endangering innocent civilian crews and impeding the freedom of navigation and global commerce must be avoided.