An Indian-flagged vessel sank in the Red Sea after being struck by a projectile, prompting a rescue operation for its 14 crew members.
Key facts
- •The MSV Faize Noore Oliya was struck by a projectile south of the port city of Hodeida.
- •The Yemeni Coast Guard rescued all 14 crew members and brought them to the port of Mokha.
- •Indian Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal characterized the attack as unprovoked.
- •Yemen’s government blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the vessel's destruction.
An Indian-flagged commercial ship, the MSV Faize Noore Oliya, sank in the Red Sea on Tuesday after being hit by a projectile near Yemeni waters. All 14 crew members, consisting of 13 Indian nationals and one Yemeni, were rescued by the Yemeni Coast Guard and transported to the port city of Mokha.
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Official Response and Attribution
Indian Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed the incident on social media, describing the vessel as a defenseless mechanized sailing ship. He stated that India strongly condemns the unprovoked attack and has ordered government departments to coordinate efforts to ensure the safety of Indian sailors in the region. Yemen’s internationally recognized government has attributed the attack to Iran-backed Houthi rebels. This incident follows a recent declaration by the Houthis of a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, during which the group has claimed responsibility for multiple attacks on oil tankers and infrastructure.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by South China Morning Post, TASS (English).
