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India Condemns Oman Coast Vessel Attack, 13 Indians Rescued
A commercial ship called MT El Gaia was attacked near Oman.
Fourteen Indian crew members were on the ship.
Rescue teams saved 13 of them and brought them safely to shore.
One Indian crew member was still missing.
Omani authorities continued searching for that person.
India’s embassy in Oman helped coordinate the rescue effort.
India thanked Oman for its support.
India also said that attacks on ships and civilians are unacceptable.
It urged countries in the region to reduce tensions and use diplomacy.
India condemned an attack on the Panama-flagged commercial vessel MT El Gaia off Oman’s coast.
Thirteen of the vessel’s 14 Indian crew members were rescued and safely taken ashore.
Omani authorities continued searching for the one missing Indian crew member.
India’s embassy in Oman coordinated with Omani authorities during the rescue operation.
India called for regional de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy, saying attacks on commercial shipping and civilians are unacceptable.
- Who
- The Indian crew of the Panama-flagged vessel MT El Gaia, Indian authorities and Omani rescue authorities.
- What
- MT El Gaia was attacked; 13 of its 14 Indian crew members were rescued, while one remained missing.
- Where
- Off the coast of Oman.
- When
- The attack occurred on September 14, 2026, according to the publication date and report wording.
- Why
- The articles do not state who carried out the attack or its specific motive; India used the incident to call for de-escalation and protection of commercial shipping and civilians.
Key facts
- Vessel
- MT El Gaia
- Flag
- Panama
- Crew affected
- 14 Indian crew members
- Rescued
- 13 Indian crew members
- Missing
- One Indian crew member
- Rescue authority
- Omani authorities
- India’s response
- Condemnation of the attack and a call for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy
Quotes
Ministry of External Affairs
India’s foreign ministry, which issued a statement on the incident
“We reiterate our call for immediate de-escalation of tensions and pursuance of dialogue and diplomacy to bring peace to the region. The targeting of commercial shipping, seafarers, civilians, and civilian infrastructure in the region is unacceptable.”
thehindubusinessline.com
“We condemn the attack on the commercial vessel MT El Gaia off the coast of Oman earlier today. Of the 14 Indian crew onboard, 13 Indians have been rescued so far. Search and Rescue operations for the missing Indian national are continuing.”
thehindubusinessline.com
Sources
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