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UK Maritime Organisation says 3 Merchant Vessels struck by projectiles in
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Two oil tankers caught fire near Iraq after being struck by an "unknown projectile," with UKMTO reporting all crew are "evacuated and safe." This follows a surge in maritime attacks amid regional conflict, drawing a sharp response from India and warnings from President Trump regarding the
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India "deplores" attacks on commercial shipping amid West Asia conflict: M
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India on Wednesday expressed concern over attacks targeting commercial shipping in the ongoing West Asia conflict, following missile strikes on a Thai-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz earlier today.
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Gaza conflict, developments in Red Sea discussed during PM Modi, French Pr
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Concerned over the developments on the Red Sea, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the disruptions caused to commercial shipping due to ongoing developments in the maritime domain.
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Houthis launch drone attack against Red Sea shipping lanes after US, allie
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Iranian-backed Houthis launched an unmanned surface drone in the Red Sea, targeting commercial shipping lanes. This marks the first instance of the Houthis using such a weapon since the onset of their attacks on merchant vessels in the wake of the Gaza war, as reported by CNN.
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India monitoring 'unfolding situation' in Red Sea, naval assets patrolling
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Amid concerns around the suspected drone strikes on merchant vessels, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said New Delhi was closely monitoring the 'unfolding situation' in the Red Sea, with Indian Navy ships actively patrolling the region.
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"India carefully evaluating all aspects of unfolding situation in Red Sea"
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
India values the free movement of commercial shipping and is closely evaluating all aspects of the unfolding situation in Red Sea, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.
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Houthi attack: Navy denies US claim, says MV SAIBABA tank not India-flagge
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Following a drone attack on two vessels in the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthi militants, which included MV SAIBABA, a crude oil tanker; the Indian Navy on Sunday said all 25 Indian crew members on board are safe, clarifying that it wasn't an India-flagged vessel, as claimed by the US e
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Houthis targeted 2 warships, including India-flagged tanker in Red Sea: US
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Two warships, including an India-flagged, Gabon-owned tanker, came under Houthi fire in the Red Sea, according to official statements from the US Central Command.
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India supports free movement of commercial shipping: MEA
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Emphasising India's support for free movement of commercial shipping, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi while referring to the ongoing attacks in the Red Sea, said that this is something India is interested in and will continue to monitor.
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US announces security operation to counter challenges in Red Sea after Hou
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"I am announcing the establishment of Operation Prosperity Guardian, an important new multinational security initiative under the umbrella of the Combined Maritime Forces and the leadership of its Task Force 153, which focuses on security in the Red Sea," Austin said in a statement.
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