India Condemns Drone Strike on Flagged Ship Off Oman
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- India condemned the sinking of an Indian‑flagged dhow off Oman's coast as "unacceptable" and urged avoidance of targeting commercial shipping amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
- Vanguard said the attack involved an explosion likely caused by a drone or missile, and the vessel was carrying livestock.
- Omani coast guard rescued all 14 crew members and moved them to Diba port.
- India had earlier summoned the Iranian envoy and expressed deep concern after at least two other Indian‑flagged ships were attacked since the war began on Feb 28.
- BRICS foreign ministers gathered in New Delhi under the shadow of the war, testing the bloc's ability to issue a unified statement.
Why it matters: Indian shipping firms face higher insurance premiums as the attack reveals Gulf vessels’ vulnerability, while diplomatic friction with Iran deepens and the BRICS summit grapples with a unified stance.
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