Istanbul, 12 March (H.S.): Thailand summoned Iran's ambassador Thursday seeking clarification on Wednesday's attack on the Thai-flagged vessel Mayuree Naree in the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Israel-Iran conflict, with three crew members still missing from its 23-member Thai complement.

State-run Anadolu Agency reported Bangkok protesting the incident en route from Abu Dhabi to India, occurring during Iranian counterstrikes on US bases; Oman's navy rescued 20, likely from the engine room during the blast.Thailand's Foreign Ministry expressed grave concern, urging restraint as West Asia tensions threaten global civilian safety since February 28 clashes killing ~1,300.Iran's IRGC now mandates Tehran's clearance for Hormuz transits, risking trade disruptions.

Bangkok continues evacuations, with 34 citizens airlifted via Turkey; post-February 28, at least 16 Asians—four Bangladeshis, three each from Pakistan and India, plus Chinese, Nepali, Filipino, and three Indonesians—reported dead or missing. Search-rescue operations persist.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar