NEW DELHI, June 11 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The Indian government on Wednesday condemned an attack on the commercial vessel Settebello off the coast of Oman that had 24 Indian crew onboard. According to India's foreign ministry, 21 of them have been rescued, while three others are reportedly missing.
"Our Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Omani authorities in the ongoing Search and Rescue operation," the ministry said in a statement, reported Xinhua.
New Delhi stated that the attacks on shipping in the region are "deeply worrisome" and termed them a direct result of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
"We reiterate our call for immediate de-escalation of tensions, and the conclusion of ongoing negotiations for a diplomatic solution so that peace and stability can return to the region," the ministry said.
"The targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region must end and free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the international waterways in the region in keeping with international law must be restored at the earliest," it added.
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