India, June 13 -- India's ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Saturday dismissed reports of an alleged attack on the ship Liaki Freedom, which was carrying Indian crew members near the coast of Oman, calling them "baseless". Now, an audio message from the vessel has emerged, in which crew members confirm that no fire broke out on the ship.

This comes after three ships carrying Indian crew members were targeted in the Gulf recently, including an attack on Wednesday that resulted in the deaths of three Indian seafarers.

The ministry of external affairs issued the clarification after reports alleged that Liaki Freedom had come under another US attack near the coast of Oman.

According to the ministry, officials contacted the vessel's mas...