Indian Ministry: One crew member missing after attack on ship off Oman coast

The Indian Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with the Omani authorities as part of the ongoing search and rescue operation, the ministry said.

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Ships in the Strait of Hormuz seen from Musandam, Oman, Photo: Reuters

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12.07.2026. 14:11h

An Indian national is missing after an attack on the commercial vessel "GFS Galaxy" off the coast of Oman, which took place this morning, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs announced.

"Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, ten have been rescued so far, while one Indian national is missing," the ministry said, condemning the attack, Reuters reported.

The Indian Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with the Omani authorities as part of the ongoing search and rescue operation, the ministry added.

Iran earlier said it had fired a warning shot that hit a ship that was allegedly traveling an unauthorized route.

The United States (US) attacked Iran earlier today after Tehran's series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf countries.