An Indian-flagged wooden cargo vessel has sunk in Omani waters following a suspected drone or missile strike, India confirmed on Thursday. This incident marks the second vessel lost in the region since the Iran conflict began on 28 February, a conflict that has left hundreds of ships stranded and 20,000 seafarers unable to navigate the Strait of Hormuz into the Gulf of Oman. The dhow, a traditional wooden vessel, was en route to the United Arab Emirates from Somalia when it was struck in the early hours of Wednesday, according to India 's shipping ministry. The impact caused a fire onboard, ultimately leading to its sinking. All 14 crew members were successfully rescued by the Omani coast guard and transported to Diba port. While India 's statement did not specify the nature of the attack or identify those responsible, British maritime risk management group Vanguard suggested the explosion was likely caused by a drone or missile. The vessel was reportedly carrying livestock.…