New Delhi, Nov 3: India has strongly condemned an attack on the commercial vessel MSV AL JUSUFI near Limah in Oman on Monday evening, which left one Indian national dead and 13 others rescued.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), 14 Indian nationals were aboard the vessel when the incident occurred. While 13 people were rescued, one person succumbed to injuries sustained in the attack.

In an official statement issued on Tuesday, the MEA expressed condolences over the death and said the Indian Embassy in Oman was closely monitoring the situation. The embassy is also coordinating with Omani authorities to facilitate the early repatriation of the rescued nationals and the mortal remains of the deceased.

India also expressed concern over continued attacks on commercial shipping in the region and called for an immediate reduction in tensions, urging all concerned parties to pursue ongoing negotiations towards a diplomatic resolution.

The ministry stressed that commercial vessels and civilian infrastructure must not be targeted, calling for the restoration of free and uninterrupted navigation and trade through international waterways in accordance with international law.