24 Indian seafarers seek urgent help after vessel reportedly attacked off Oman coast

NEW DELHI: The Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) on Sunday sought urgent assistance for 24 Indian seafarers aboard a vessel reportedly attacked off the coast of Oman, amid heightened tensions in the region linked to the Israel-Iran conflict.In a post on X, the union said the vessel was located near the Strait of Hormuz and called on Indian authorities and the Indian Navy to intervene. “Indian Navy in Harmouz 24 Indian Seafarers seeking urgent assistance at 2057.07N 059 degree 0813 off coast Oman onboard @IndiannavyMedia @MEAIndia @DrSJaishankar @shipmin_india @ITFglobalunion,” the FSUI said in its post.The union did not provide details about the nature of the attack, the name of the vessel, or the condition of the crew. There was also no immediate confirmation from the Indian Navy, the ministry of external affairs (MEA), or other government agencies regarding the reported incident.The vessel was reportedly located off the coast of Oman near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime chokepoint through which a significant portion of the world’s oil shipments pass.The reported attack comes at a time of rising instability in West Asia, with concerns growing over maritime security following the recent escalation between Israel and Iran. Commercial shipping routes in and around the Strait of Hormuz have remained under close watch amid fears of disruptions to global trade and energy supplies.More details awaited.