India urges safe Hormuz passage amid ship attacks, flags risks to Indian seafarers

India has renewed its call for free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz amid attacks on commercial vessels in the region, news agency Press Trust of India reported on Tuesday.

The government said it was in contact with all concerned parties to prevent attacks on civilian ships and seafarers, including Indian-flagged vessels and Indian crew members.

“We continue to call for free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal



said, according to PTI. “We are in touch with all concerned parties to avoid attacks on civilian shipping and seafarers, including vessels under Indian flag and Indian seafarers,” he added.

An Indian sailor was killed in an attack on a commercial vessel near Limah in Oman on November 2. India strongly condemned the attack.

The conflict in West Asia began in February following attacks on Iran by the US and Israel. India has consistently called for a solution through dialogue and diplomacy.