Representational image NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Saturday dismissed reports claiming another Indian-crewed tanker has been attacked near the Strait of Hormuz.Click here for live updates on US-Iran warThe ministry said it had spoken with the ship’s master, who confirmed that all crew members were safe.”We have spoken with the Master of the vessel Liaki Freedom, who has confirmed that all crew members are safe and that the reported information is false,” ANI quoted an MEA spokesperson as saying.The Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI), a global seafarers’ organisation, also confirmed that no attack has taken place on the ship.In a clip shared by FSUI, an official is heard asking a Liaki Freedom crew member, “Sir, what happened to you? It’s all OK?” to which the response comes, “All OK, all OK. Negative, no fire.”An earlier post by the union noted that the vessel was not responding.Oman-bound Liaki Freedom is an oil and chemical tanker sailing under the flag of the Marshall Islands.Since June 8, three vessels with Indian crew have been targeted by the US military, resulting in the deaths of three Indian sailors in the second incident on June 10. The third ship was attacked the following day.Also Read: Trump blames Iran for attacking Indian ships amid New Delhi fury over US attack that killed three Indian sailorsThe US military has claimed the vessels were struck while attempting to breach a US-imposed naval blockade of Iran, in place since April 13. The blockade was introduced after Tehran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz in early March, in response to US and Israeli strikes on February 28 that triggered the Middle East conflict.Nearly 20% of global crude oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, making it a critical maritime route.The MEA has twice summoned Jason Meeks, the US Chargé d’Affaires in New Delhi, to protest the targeting of Indian-crewed tankers.External affairs minister S Jaishankar also spoke with his US counterpart Marco Rubio, reiterating India’s “strong protest” over the deaths of Indian sailors.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Raises Gulf Strike Deaths With Us, Jaishankar Tells Rubio Attacks Unjustified | WatchIndia’s ‘Eye In The Sky’ Netra AEW&C To Receive Final Operational Clearance This MonthKolkata Government Building Fire Destroys 4,000 EVMs; Forensic Investigation UnderwayIndia On Border Alert As Jamaat’s Protest Call Raises Fresh Questions Over Bangladesh StabilityAbhishek Banerjee Replies to Kalyan Banerjee’s Remarks, Says He Will Not Speak Against HimSpaceX lists at $1.75 trillion — here’s what Indian investors need to know before buyingAIUDF To Challenge Assam UCC In Court, Says Law Is Not Truly UniformAI-171 Crash Probe Continues A Year Later; AAIB Says Final Report Yet To Be CompletedAIMIM Eyes Major Expansion In UP, Opens Door To Possible BSP Alliance | WatchIndira Gandhi Lost Her Party Twice — And Came Back Both Times. Can Mamata Banerjee?123Photostories10 baby girl names meaning courage, wisdom and resilienceSmriti Irani, Disha Vakani to Bharti Singh: Actresses who shot for their TV shows during pregnancyThink Osteoporosis is a women’s disease? Here’s why men should be concerned tooFrom Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Scott to Arjun Rampal and Mehr Jesia: 7 famous celebrities who got divorced after 20+ years of marriageFrom headaches to mobile phones: Brain tumour myths doctors want you to stop believingFrom Sujni to Manjusha: 10 artworks of Bihar and places travellers should visit to find themPower rituals for Gen Z based on your birth dateBefore R Praggnanandhaa and Vaishali became the ‘Golden Chess Siblings’; their mother built the foundation: How Nagalakshmi nurtured two grandmastersScientists discovered this 7-minute trick that completely resets a stressed brainSpanish love proverb of the day: “Love is blind, but the neighbours are not”123Hot PicksSpaceX IPOKick StreamerJaspal RanaShakiraMP Board 12 Supplementary ResultISC Revaluation ResultSpaceX IPONora FatehiVirat KohliTop TrendingTMC rebel MPTravis KelceSpaceX IPOFIFA World Cup 2026Women T20 World CupPune Techie SuicideBharatiya Antariksh HackathonKerala SSLC Revaluation ResultUPSC result 2026CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Saturday dismissed reports claiming another Indian-crewed tanker has been attacked near the Strait of Hormuz.Click here for live updates on US-Iran warThe ministry said it had spoken with the ship’s master, who confirmed that all crew members were safe.“We have spoken with the Master of the vessel Liaki Freedom, who has confirmed that all crew members are safe and that the reported information is false,” ANI quoted an MEA spokesperson as saying.The Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI), a global seafarers’ organisation, also confirmed that no attack has taken place on the ship.In a clip shared by FSUI, an official is heard asking a Liaki Freedom crew member, “Sir, what happened to you? It’s all OK?” to which the response comes, “All OK, all OK. Negative, no fire.”An earlier post by the union noted that the vessel was not responding.Oman-bound Liaki Freedom is an oil and chemical tanker sailing under the flag of the Marshall Islands.Since June 8, three vessels with Indian crew have been targeted by the US military, resulting in the deaths of three Indian sailors in the second incident on June 10. The third ship was attacked the following day.Also Read: Trump blames Iran for attacking Indian ships amid New Delhi fury over US attack that killed three Indian sailorsThe US military has claimed the vessels were struck while attempting to breach a US-imposed naval blockade of Iran, in place since April 13. The blockade was introduced after Tehran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz in early March, in response to US and Israeli strikes on February 28 that triggered the Middle East conflict.Nearly 20% of global crude oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, making it a critical maritime route.The MEA has twice summoned Jason Meeks, the US Chargé d’Affaires in New Delhi, to protest the targeting of Indian-crewed tankers.External affairs minister S Jaishankar also spoke with his US counterpart Marco Rubio, reiterating India’s “strong protest” over the deaths of Indian sailors.
