New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- India on Tuesday evening strongly condemned the attack on Indian-flagged commercial vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya, which sank after being struck by a projectile while traversing the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that all 14 crew members, including 13 Indian nationals, were rescued safely by the Yemeni Coast Guard.
In a statement, the MEA said the Indian Embassy in Riyadh is closely monitoring the situation while coordinating with the Yemeni authorities to ensure the safety and security of the rescued crew.
In a post on X, union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said that the vessel was hit by a projectile near Yemeni waters, causing it to capsize...