13 Indians rescued as merchant vessel sinks after attack off Yemen coast
Thirteen Indian nationals were rescued after the Indian-flagged cargo vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya sank following an attack near Yemen on August 4, 2026. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs condemned the unprovoked assault, which was attributed to either a projectile or an explosives-laden boat, depending on the source. The Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia is coordinating with Yemeni authorities to ensure the crew's safety and security while calling for an end to attacks on commercial shipping in the region.