Reports indicate a fire broke out in the vessel's engine room and funnel area. Details on the nature of the attack, casualties, or the exact number of Indian crew members remain limited as rescue operations continue.

Tanker MT Jalveer carrying Indian sailors attacked off Oman coast

India urged restraint at the UN over the Middle East conflict and condemned attacks on merchant ships after US forces struck a tanker off Oman, leaving three Indian crew members missing.

‘Prioritise safety of civilians’: India urges restraint at UN after 3 killed in US strike on tanker

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) handed over a demarche to US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks during a 30-minute meeting at its headquarters in New Delhi. The move follows an attack earlier on Wednesday on the Palau-flagged vessel Settebello, which had 24 Indian crew members on board.

India summons US diplomat over strike on tanker off Oman; three Indian crew missing

The MEA raised concerns over the continued attacks on shipping in the region and said they are deeply worrisome and a direct result of the ongoing conflict in the region. The ministry reiterated the call for immediate de-escalation of tensions and conclusion of ongoing talks for a solution.

3 Indians missing, 21 rescued after tanker attacked off Oman coast; MEA condemns incident

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Tanker MT Jalveer carrying Indian sailors attacked off Oman coast

India urges restraint at UN as 3 remain missing after US strike on tanker

India summons US diplomat over strike on tanker off Oman; three Indians missing

3 Indians missing, 21 rescued after tanker attacked off Oman; MEA slams incident