Conflicts in West Asia and Persian Gulf claimed 11 Indian seafarers' lives: Government

Conflicts in West Asia and the Persian Gulf have led to the deaths of 11 Indian seafarers. The Indian government successfully repatriated 4,200 seafarers from the Strait of Hormuz region. Since the US-Iran war began, missile attacks on vessels have become more frequent.
The conflict escalated after a US and Israeli attack killed Iran's supreme leader and top commanders.
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