India's ministry of external affairs (MEA) dismissed reports of an alleged US attack on the ship Liaki Freedom, which was carrying Indian crew members near the coast of Oman.
An audio message from the vessel has emerged, in which crew members confirm that no fire broke out on the ship.
The ministry of external affairs issued the clarification after reports alleged that Liaki Freedom had come under another US attack near the coast of Oman.
According to the ministry, officials contacted the vessel's master, who confirmed that everyone on board was safe.
It said reports suggesting the ship had been attacked were “false” and “baseless”.
“All okay, all okay,” the master of the vessel confirms in the audio recording.
When asked whether there was any fire on board, as claimed in reports, the master replied: “Negative, no fire.”
