Three Indian seafarers killed, one injured in West Asia conflict, says Centre
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Three Indian seafarers were killed and one was injured amid the conflict in West Asia, the Directorate General of Shipping said on Monday.
The department did not provide details of the incidents but said that the four were working on board foreign-flagged vessels.
There had been no confirmed casualties, detentions or hostile forces coming aboard Indian-flagged vessels, it added.
The department, which reports to the Union shipping ministry, said that it was monitoring the maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman and adjoining waterbodies amid the conflict between Israel-United States and Iran.
Reported threats to vessels have included missile and drone activity, electronic interference and other maritime security concerns, it added.
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On Saturday, Israel and the US launched a joint operation to “degrade the capabilities” of the Iranian government.
The attacks came amid tensions between the three countries over Tehran’s nuclear programme. Washington acts as a guarantor of Israel’s security. Israel has been claiming that Iran is close to obtaining a nuclear weapon, which could alter the regional security balance.
Tehran has long maintained that its nuclear programme is for civilian purposes.
Iran retaliated to the attacks by striking not only Israel and US military bases in the region, but also some ships.
On Monday, Iran claimed...