India denounces suspected drone attack on cargo vessel
An Indian cargo vessel sank off Oman following a suspected drone strike on Wednesday. All 14 crew were rescued as New Delhi condemned the targeting of shipping.
India condemned the sinking of an Indian-flagged cargo vessel off the coast of Oman following a suspected drone or missile strike. The incident marks the second vessel lost in the region since conflict erupted in the region. Heightened maritime risks in the Strait of Hormuz have affected dozens of vessels, with hundreds of ships stranded and 20,000 seafarers unable to leave.
### Drone Strike Sinks Livestock Carrier The wooden vessel, identified as the Haji Ali, sank in the early hours of Wednesday while traveling from Somalia to the United Arab Emirates. A suspected explosion caused a fire on board that eventually led to the ship's loss, according to the Indian shipping ministry. All 14 crew members were rescued by the Omani coast guard and transported to Diba port.
