'Both vessels carried 30 Indian seafarers': MEA condemns attack in Hormuz that killed sailor

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India condemned attacks on two vessels carrying Indian seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz, which resulted in one death and several injuries. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs summoned Iran's deputy chief of mission to protest and called for a cessation of violence.

India registered a strong protest against continued attacks on vessels carrying Indian seafarers. Two vessels, MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. One Indian national tragically lost his life while others sustained injuries during the attacks. The ministry summoned Iran's deputy chief of mission to lodge a strong protest. India calls for an immediate cessation of violence and a return to dialogue.