In Brief
- Three foreign-flagged ships with Indian crew were attacked recently.
- The attacks occurred amid ongoing conflict in West Asia.
- Ships involved were Zimbabwe, Palau, and Liberian flagged tankers.
- All vessels were transporting crude oil or LPG in the region.
Three foreign-flagged ships with Indian crew members on board have been attacked amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, officials confirmed. The vessels targeted included the Zimbabwe flagged crude oil tanker Riesco, the Palau flagged LPG carrier Horizon 1, and the Liberian flagged crude oil tanker Mersin Prosperity.
The attacks occurred in a tense regional environment, raising concerns over maritime security and the safety of Indian nationals working on board. Officials are monitoring the situation closely and coordinating with international maritime authorities.
India is assessing the impact on its crew members and remains in touch with the shipping companies. The affected ships were engaged in transporting crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas through strategic maritime routes.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attacks to determine responsibility and to prevent further incidents. The government has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding Indian citizens abroad, especially in conflict zones.
