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Twenty-two Indian nationals, including 14 seafarers, have been killed in the ongoing West Asia conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed deep concern over the situation and confirmed that three of the deceased were killed in Saudi Arabia.
India is closely monitoring the safety of its citizens in the Gulf region amid rising tensions. The conflict, which began in February, has disrupted key maritime routes including the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-el-Mandeb strait, affecting shipping and regional stability.
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