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One dead and two missing in missile strike on tanker near Oman

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A U.S. missile strike on a tanker off the coast resulted in at least one sailor dead and two missing, while 24 crew members were stranded for over two hours before rescue. Indian sailors issued frantic distress calls when the incident occurred.

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    1. Attacks on shipping in the region are deeply worrisome and a direct result of the ongoing conflict in the region. We reiterate our call for immediate de-escalation.
    2. We condemn the attack on the commercial vessel Settebello off the coast of Oman, earlier today. Of the 24 Indian crew onboard, 21 Indians have been rescued thus far and 03 Indians are reportedly missing. Our Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Omani authorities in the ongoing Search and Rescue operation.