Indian-flagged vessel comes under attack in Red Sea
An Indian-flagged merchant vessel was attacked and sank off the coast of Yemen, prompting a rescue operation for the 13 Indian crew members. The Indian government has condemned the attack and called for the protection of international shipping lanes.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing security risks to commercial shipping in the Red Sea and the geopolitical tensions in the region.
An Indian-flagged merchant vessel with 13 Indian nationals aboard came under attack off the coast of Yemen on Tuesday (August 4, 2026), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
All the Indians have been rescued, it said.
New Delhi condemned the attack and said targeting of commercial shipping in the region must stop.
"We condemn the attack on the Indian-flagged commercial vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya that sank in the Red Sea, off the coast of Yemen on August 4," the MEA said.
"All 13 Indian nationals have been rescued. Our Embassy in Riyadh is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Yemeni authorities for the safety and security of the crew," it added.
The MEA thanked the Yemeni authorities for their support in rescuing the Indians.
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