New Delhi (IANS): In a grim escalation of the West Asia crisis, two Indian nationals were killed and several others injured in an attack in Sohar, Oman, on Friday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed the casualties, stating that the Indian mission is working closely with local authorities and the victims’ employers to provide assistance.
MEA Response and Monitoring
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed deep condolences to the families of the deceased via social media. He confirmed that the Indian Embassy in Muscat is actively monitoring the situation and extending support to those injured in the industrial port city.
Rising Tensions in the Region
Sohar is a critical industrial hub with a large expatriate workforce, including thousands of Indians. The attack occurs against a backdrop of heightened hostilities involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.
Key Diplomatic Developments:
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EAM Level Talks: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held his fourth urgent telephonic conversation with Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday night.
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Prime Ministerial Intervention: PM Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to review the “serious situation” unfolding across the region.
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Iran’s Stance: The Iranian Foreign Ministry briefed India on the consequences of regional “aggression,” highlighting the threat to global stability.
India, as the current BRICS chair, continues to engage with member-state Iran to navigate the escalating security risks facing Indian citizens across West Asia.
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