One Indian national is unaccounted for following an attack on the commercial ship GFS Galaxy in waters off the coast of Oman, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs.
The ministry confirmed that 10 of the 11 Indian crew members aboard the vessel have been rescued. “Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while one Indian National is reportedly missing,” the ministry stated, adding that it strongly condemns the attack.
India’s embassy in Oman is actively tracking the situation and working alongside Omani authorities as the search and rescue operation remains underway, the ministry said.
Earlier, Iran stated that it had fired a warning shot that struck a vessel it claimed was traveling along an unapproved route.
