- One Indian national missing after GFS Galaxy attack.
- Ten Indian crew members successfully rescued off Oman.
- MEA coordinating search with Omani authorities for missing.
One Indian national is missing after an attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman earlier on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs said. "Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while one Indian National is reportedly missing," the ministry said, while condemning the attack.
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India's embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with the Omani authorities in the ongoing search and rescue operation, the ministry added. Iran said earlier it had fired a warning shot that struck a vessel travelling on an unapproved route.
"We condemn the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman, earlier today. Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while 1 Indian National is reportedly missing," it said in a statement.
India closely monitoring the situation: MEA
The MEA said the Indian embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Omani authorities in the ongoing search and rescue operation. "We thank the Omani authorities for their support."
It said the continuing incidents of attacks on commercial shipping in the region are "deeply worrisome". "We reiterate our call for immediate de-escalation of tensions, and the conclusion of ongoing negotiations for a diplomatic solution so that peace and stability can return to the region," the MEA said.
"The targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region must end, and free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the international waterways in the region, in keeping with international law, must be restored at the earliest," it said.
US Bombs Iran Again After Civilian Vessel Attack
Earlier today, the US Central Command said that its forces began a third round of strikes against Iran. There were explosions in Bandar Abbas and Sirik, two towns along the shores of the strait, Iran state media reported.
“The United States is imposing a heavy cost by continuing to degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the strait,” the American military said. "Iran was provided yet another opportunity to demonstrate adherence to the Memorandum of Understanding after being held accountable for earlier attacks on commercial vessels but has again failed," CENTCOM added in a X post.
(With inputs from agencies)