MEA condemns attacks on two vessels in Hormuz region, calls for de-escalation

The Ministry of External Affairs condemned drone attacks on two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. MT Petro Dolphin and MT Valthera were involved in separate incidents, leaving two Indian seafarers missing. Search-and-rescue operations for the missing personnel are actively being coordinated by authorities in Oman. Concerns over maritime security in the region have been raised, following several attacks on vessels in recent days.