External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that he held a telephonic conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, and strongly urged that commercial shipping and seafarers should not be targeted under any circumstances.&nbsp;Jaishankar said that he conveyed India’s deep concern over the ongoing hostilities in the region and emphasised that India condemns attacks on commercial vessels by any party.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-demands-international-scrutiny-of-pakistan-s-actions-in-pojk-as-civilian-deaths-mount-1785506194579">India demands international scrutiny of Pakistan’s actions in PoJK as civilian deaths mount</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Had a tele-conversation with FM <a href="https://x.com/araghchi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@araghchi</a> of Iran this evening. Conveyed our deep concerns at the ongoing hostilities in the region. Strongly urged that attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers be avoided under any circumstance. India condemns any such attack by any party.…&mdash; Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) <a href="https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/2083201813390499964?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;The external affairs minister said in a post on X that Araghchi briefed him on Iran’s perspective regarding the current developments and the discussions underway.Reiterating India’s consistent position, Jaishankar said New Delhi continues to support dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/utmost-brutality-ex-aap-leader-tahir-hussain-4-others-get-life-term-for-ankit-sharma-s-murder-1785504258932">‘Utmost brutality’: Ex-AAP leader Tahir Hussain, 4 others get life term for Ankit Sharma’s murder</a>&nbsp;As many as 16 Indian nationals, including 10 seafarers, have lost their lives in the Gulf region since the outbreak of the conflict in West Asia in February.&nbsp;“Since the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East in 2026, 16 Indian nationals, including 10 seafarers, have lost their lives in the Middle East (one in Saudi Arabia, two in Kuwait, eight in Oman, one in Iraq, and four in the UAE), and 75 Indians have been injured (32 in the UAE, 24 in Oman, four in Qatar, 13 in Kuwait, one in Saudi Arabia, and one in Israel)," the government said in a reply to a question in the parliament.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-grants-divorce-to-omar-abdullah-after-settlement-with-estranged-wife-payal-1785494276973">Supreme Court grants divorce to Omar Abdullah after settlement with estranged wife Payal</a>&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting on Thursday and deliberated on the situation of Indian seafarers on domestic and foreign-flagged vessels in conflict zones. He directed the ministers to establish a mechanism to provide timely information, emergency assistance, and counselling to seafarers and their families.&nbsp;

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi briefed him on Iran’s perspective regarding the current developments and the discussions underway. Jaishankar reiterated that New Delhi continues to support dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that he held a telephonic conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, and strongly urged that commercial shipping and seafarers should not be targeted under any circumstances. Jaishankar said that he conveyed India’s deep concern over the ongoing hostilities in the region and emphasised that India condemns attacks on commercial vessels by any party. Also Read: India demands international scrutiny of Pakistan’s actions in PoJK as civilian deaths mount

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi briefed him on Iran’s perspective regarding the current developments and the discussions underway. Jaishankar reiterated that New Delhi continues to support dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward.

‘Avoid attacks on commercial shipping, seafarers,’ Jaishankar tells Iran’s FM Araghchi

A third commercial vessel - Guinea Bissau-flagged MT Jalveer - carrying Indian sailors has come under attack off the coast of Oman, triggering fresh concerns over maritime security in the Gulf. The shipping tanker was carrying 20 Indian crew members as the attack took place.&nbsp;The Indian Embassy in Muscat, in a statement, said “We have learnt of an incident involving a vessel off Shinas port of Oman, earlier today. We are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with the local authorities for further details.”&nbsp;The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has called the incident "deeply worrisome and a direct result of the ongoing conflict in the region."&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/father-of-slain-indian-sailor-aditya-sharma-criticises-us-over-strike-on-tanker-off-oman-1781164979109">Father of slain Indian sailor Aditya Sharma criticises US over strike on tanker off Oman</a>&nbsp;MEA Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal said, "The continuing incidents of attacks on shipping in the region are deeply worrisome and a direct result of the ongoing conflict in the region. These attacks must cease and end. We also call for dialogue and diplomacy so that we can have an early return to peace and stability in the region," he said.&nbsp;"These attacks came from the US Navy stationed there. The three ships that have been involved in the incidents are foreign-flagged. They are not Indian owned ships; they are all foreign flagships," Jaiswal added.<h2>Earlier Incidents of Attacks</h2>&nbsp;A few days back, the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex, carrying 24 Indian crew members, was struck by a US precision munition fired from an F/A-18 Super Hornet. Fortunately there was no injuries reported and all of them safely rescued by Omani forces.&nbsp;In a second attack, Wednesday (Jun 10), US forces struck Palau-flagged M/T Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. Out of 24 Indian crew members onboard the vessel, 21 were rescued while 3 were killed. India strongly condemned the incident and summoned the US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks to register its protest, amid growing concern over escalating attacks on shipping in the volatile region.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

A few days back, the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex, carrying 24 Indian crew members, was struck by a US precision munition fired from an F/A-18 Super Hornet

A third commercial vessel - Guinea Bissau-flagged MT Jalveer - carrying Indian sailors has come under attack off the coast of Oman, triggering fresh concerns over maritime security in the Gulf. The shipping tanker was carrying 20 Indian crew members as the attack took place. The Indian Embassy in Muscat, in a statement, said “We have learnt of an incident involving a vessel off Shinas port of Oman, earlier today. We are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with the local authorities for further details.” The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has called the incident "deeply worrisome and a direct result of the ongoing conflict in the region." ALSO READ: Father of slain Indian sailor Aditya Sharma criticises US over strike on tanker off Oman MEA Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal said, "The continuing incidents of attacks on shipping in the region are deeply worrisome and a direct result of the ongoing conflict in the region. These attacks must cease and end. We also call for dialogue and diplomacy so that we can have an early return to peace and stability in the region," he said. "These attacks came from the US Navy stationed there. The three ships that have been involved in the incidents are foreign-flagged. They are not Indian owned ships; they are all foreign flagships," Jaiswal added. Earlier Incidents of Attacks A few days back, the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex, carrying 24 Indian crew members, was struck by a US precision munition fired from an F/A-18 Super Hornet. Fortunately there was no injuries reported and all of them safely rescued by Omani forces. In a second attack, Wednesday (Jun 10), US forces struck Palau-flagged M/T Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. Out of 24 Indian crew members onboard the vessel, 21 were rescued while 3 were killed. India strongly condemned the incident and summoned the US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks to register its protest, amid growing concern over escalating attacks on shipping in the volatile region.

A few days back, the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex, carrying 24 Indian crew members, was struck by a US precision munition fired from an F/A-18 Super Hornet.

Third Indian commercial vessel hit off Oman Coast: MEA calls attack 'deeply worrisome'

The three Indian seafarers earlier reported missing following a US military strike on a tanker in the Gulf of Oman have been confirmed dead, Indian Shipping ​Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said ​on Thursday (Jun 11). This comes as a third tanker, Guinea Bissau-flagged MT Jalveer, carrying 20 Indian crew members onboard, was attacked by US forces this week in the Gulf as tensions escalate in the region.In a post on X, Sonowal shared the news, “It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello. Sadly, three Indian seafarers initially reported missing are now confirmed dead after two bodies were recovered.”&nbsp;He added, “This is a profound loss to our maritime family. The Modi Govt stands firmly with the bereaved during this difficult hour and is fully committed to supporting the next of kin.”“I have directed officials to ensure immediate repatriation of the rescued crew members and swift return of the mortal remains of the deceased for their final rites,” he said.On Wednesday (Jun 10), US forces struck Palau-flagged M/T Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. Out of 24 Indian crew members onboard the vessel, 21 were rescued while 3 were killed. India strongly condemned the incident and summoned the US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks to register its protest, amid growing concern over escalating attacks on shipping in the volatile region.“Of the 24 Indian crew onboard, 21 Indians have been rescued thus far and 3 Indians are reportedly missing,” the MEA said in an earlier statement. “Our Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Omani authorities in the ongoing Search and Rescue operation.”<h2>Third tanker attacked in US strike</h2>In a latest incident, another tanker carrying 20 Indian crew members onboard was attacked by US forces off the coast of Oman. In a statement, the Indian Embassy in Muscat said that it is monitoring the situation involving MT Jalveer near Shinas port. “We have learnt of an incident involving a vessel off Shinas port of Oman, earlier today. We are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with the local authorities for further details,” officials said in a statement.Earlier this week, a US strike on another tanker, the Marivex, also carrying an all-Indian crew, who were safely evacuated.

Three Indian seafarers missing after a US strike on tanker MT Settebello off Oman have been confirmed dead. Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the government will support the families and ensure swift repatriation of survivors and the victims’ remains.

The three Indian seafarers earlier reported missing following a US military strike on a tanker in the Gulf of Oman have been confirmed dead, Indian Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday (Jun 11). This comes as a third tanker, Guinea Bissau-flagged MT Jalveer, carrying 20 Indian crew members onboard, was attacked by US forces this week in the Gulf as tensions escalate in the region. In a post on X, Sonowal shared the news, “It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello. Sadly, three Indian seafarers initially reported missing are now confirmed dead after two bodies were recovered.” He added, “This is a profound loss to our maritime family. The Modi Govt stands firmly with the bereaved during this difficult hour and is fully committed to supporting the next of kin.” “I have directed officials to ensure immediate repatriation of the rescued crew members and swift return of the mortal remains of the deceased for their final rites,” he said. On Wednesday (Jun 10), US forces struck Palau-flagged M/T Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. Out of 24 Indian crew members onboard the vessel, 21 were rescued while 3 were killed. India strongly condemned the incident and summoned the US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks to register its protest, amid growing concern over escalating attacks on shipping in the volatile region. “Of the 24 Indian crew onboard, 21 Indians have been rescued thus far and 3 Indians are reportedly missing,” the MEA said in an earlier statement. “Our Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Omani authorities in the ongoing Search and Rescue operation.” Third tanker attacked in US strike In a latest incident, another tanker carrying 20 Indian crew members onboard was attacked by US forces off the coast of Oman. In a statement, the Indian Embassy in Muscat said that it is monitoring the situation involving MT Jalveer near Shinas port. “We have learnt of an incident involving a vessel off Shinas port of Oman, earlier today. We are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with the local authorities for further details,” officials said in a statement. Earlier this week, a US strike on another tanker, the Marivex, also carrying an all-Indian crew, who were safely evacuated.

Three Indian seafarers missing after a US strike on tanker MT Settebello off Oman have been confirmed dead. Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the government will support the families and ensure swift repatriation of survivors and the victims’ remains.

Three missing Indian seafarers confirmed dead in US strike on tanker

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‘Avoid attacks on commercial shipping, seafarers,’ Jaishankar tells Iran’s FM Araghchi

Third Indian vessel hit off Oman Coast: MEA calls attack 'deeply worrisome'

Three missing Indian seafarers confirmed dead in US strike on tanker