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The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday condemned the military attack on the Thai commercial vessel, Mayuree Naree, in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that "India deplores" the targeting of commercial ships amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

According to a statement by the ship's Thai-listed operator, Precious Shipping, the vessel was struck by "two projectiles of unknown origin" while transiting one of the world's most critical maritime checkpoints, the Strait of Hormuz, igniting a fire and damaging its engine room.

"Three crew members are reported missing and believed to be trapped in the engine room," Reuters quoted Precious Shipping as saying.

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India Condemns Attack On Thai Ship

In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday said, "India deplores the fact that commercial shipping is being made a target of military attacks in the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Precious lives, including of Indian citizens, have already been lost in multiple such attacks in the earlier phase of this conflict, and the intensity and lethality of the attacks only seems to be increasing."

The ministry reiterated that the attacks on commercial vessels and putting the lives of civilian crew members should be avoided.

IRGC Claims Responsibility For Attack On Thai Ship

In an official statement, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said that they struck the Thai-flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree in the Strait of Hormuz with Iranian projectiles. They confirmed that the Guard Corps fired at the ship while it was passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Thai Ship Hit By Missile In Strait Of Hormuz

The Thai commercial vessel, Mayuree Naree, was struck by Iranian projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz while it was travelling to Gujarat's Kandla port. The ship had departed Khalifa Port in the United Arab Emirates and was transitioning through one of the world's most critical maritime checkpoints, the Strait of Hormuz, when it was struck.

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The Royal Thai Navy reported that heavy smoke was seen rising from the vessel's hull and superstructure following the strike. Mayuree Naree is a 178-metre bulk carrier with a displacement of around 30,000 tonnes.

Officials said 20 crew members have been rescued, while search efforts continue for three who remain missing. "The specific details and cause of the attack are currently under investigation," the Thai Navy said in a statement.

(With Agencies Inputs)


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