Doubt is increasing over when the deal will be struck between America and Iran. War has once again erupted between the two countries. Iran had shot down an Apache helicopter of the US Army. After this, America also retaliated against Iran. After this, Iran also fired missiles at many American targets in the Middle East. Amidst all this tension, a ship has now been attacked near the coast of Oman. According to the AP, the US military said it had fired on an oil tanker trying to carry oil from Iran in violation of the blockade imposed on Iranian ports. Now information has come to light that there were 24 Indian crew on board this ship, out of which 3 are said to be missing. The Indian government has also expressed strong objection to this attack on the ship.
Foreign Ministry summoned American official
According to the information revealed, the Indian government has taken a strict stance regarding the attack on the ship near the Oman coast. India has condemned the attack on the commercial ship ‘Setebello’ off the coast of Oman. There were 24 Indian crew members on board this ship. According to the information, 21 Indians aboard the ship have been rescued, while 3 are still missing. The Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India has summoned America’s Chargé d’Affaires – Jason Meeks. India has reiterated its demand for reducing tensions in the region, protecting commercial shipping and restoring safe navigation in international waters. According to the information, Nagaraj Naidu, Additional Secretary (America) in the Ministry of External Affairs, has summoned America’s Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks.
What did the Indian Embassy in Oman tell?
Earlier, the Indian Embassy in Oman had also given information about this incident. The embassy had said- “We have learned about an incident involving a ship off the coast of Oman. We are closely monitoring the situation and are in touch with local authorities. We will provide more information soon.”
Iran will have to pay the price – Trump
On the other hand, US President Donald Trump has threatened to carry out more attacks on Iran. His threat has come to light after Iran shot down an American helicopter. Trump said on Wednesday: “Iran’s military has been completely destroyed. Most of Iran’s military, such as the Navy and the Air Force, no longer exist – they have been completely defeated. Iran is all talk, no action. The hegemon in the Middle East is now finished. They spent too much time negotiating a deal that could have been very good for them, now they will have to pay the price for it. ”
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