Two Indian nationals lost their lives in an attack in Sohar, Oman, amidst the ongoing conflict in West Asia, as confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Several other Indian nationals were also injured in the incident. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to the injured individuals.
The Indian mission in Oman is actively engaged with local authorities and the employer company to provide necessary assistance to those affected. The Indian embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and extending all possible help to the victims and their families. Sohar, an industrial port city in Oman, is home to various industrial facilities and has a significant expatriate workforce, including many Indian nationals working across different sectors.
The incident occurred against the backdrop of heightened tensions and security concerns in parts of West Asia due to ongoing hostilities, impacting several areas and raising safety concerns for foreign nationals working in the region. India has a substantial diaspora presence in Oman, with hundreds of thousands of Indians employed in sectors like construction, industry, services, and trade. The Indian embassy in Muscat regularly collaborates with Omani authorities and employers to address welfare and safety issues concerning Indian workers in the country.
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar engaged in a telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss bilateral cooperation and matters related to BRICS. This marked the fourth such conversation between the two ministers amid the escalating crisis involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. The interaction followed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s discussion with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to review the serious situation unfolding in the West Asian region.
EAM Jaishankar shared details of the conversation on a social media platform, highlighting discussions on bilateral matters and BRICS-related issues. Araghchi updated Jaishankar on the latest situation resulting from acts of aggression and atrocities by the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran, emphasizing the implications for regional and global stability and security.
