India on Wednesday expressed concern over attacks targeting commercial shipping in the ongoing West Asia conflict, following missile strikes on a Thai-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz earlier today. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said it had taken note of reports about the attack on the Thai bulk carrier Mayuree Naree while it was sailing through the Strait. "We have seen reports about the attack on a Thai ship, Mayuree Naree, in the Straits of Hormuz on 11 March. India reiterates that targeting commercial shipping and endangering innocent civilian crew members, or otherwise impeding freedom of navigation and commerce, should be avoided," the MEA statement added. All 23 crew members on the ship were Thai nationals.

Source: dna March 11, 2026 18:11 UTC