Two Indian citizens were killed while one is missing amid attacks on merchant vessels as conflict continues in West Asia between the US-Israel combine and Iran, as per a press briefing on Wednesday by the Ministry of External Affairs. 28 Indian vessels stuck in Persian Gulf 28 Indian vessels carrying 778 seafarers are currently stuck in the Persian Gulf, a government official said on Wednesday. The ministry is continuing to closely monitor the prevailing and evolving maritime situation in the Persian Gulf region. Centre, Gulf nations helping Indians amid West Asia conflict: PM Modi Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Centre and Gulf nations were doing everything possible to help Indians stranded during the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Even today our aim is to ensure that Indians stranded in West Asia amidst the war are safe and receive all possible facilities," the PM said.

Source: Mint March 12, 2026 04:02 UTC