Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:21pm on 11 Mar 2026,Wednesday India Global
Two Indian nationals were killed and another remains missing after merchant vessels were attacked during the ongoing Middle East conflict, the Indian government confirmed. The seafarers were part of the crew on commercial ships sailing in the Gulf region when the vessels came under attack amid rising tensions linked to the Iran-US-Israel conflict. According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, authorities are working with shipping companies and regional governments to locate the missing crew member and assist affected families. The incident highlights growing risks for international shipping routes and seafarers as the war disrupts maritime traffic and security in West Asia. (PC: X)
