India Condemns Attack on Merchant Vessel Near Oman; 10 Indian Seafarers Rescued, 1 Missing
India on Sunday condemned the attack on the merchant vessel GFS Galaxy near the coast of Oman, saying 10 of the 11 Indian seafarers onboard have been rescued, while one Indian national remains missing.
India on Sunday condemned the attack on the merchant vessel GFS Galaxy near the coast of Oman, saying 10 of the 11 Indian seafarers onboard have been rescued, while one Indian national remains missing.
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "We condemn the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman. Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while one Indian national is reportedly missing."
The MEA said the Indian Embassy in Muscat is closely coordinating with Omani authorities as search and rescue operations continue. Strait of Hormuz Crisis: India Has Highest Number of Vessels Crossing Route, Rajnath Singh Stresses Balanced Foreign Policy.
"Our 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," the ministry said.
India Condemns Attack on Merchant Vessel Near Oman
MEA issues an official statement condemning the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman earlier today.
MEA says, "Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while 1 Indian National is reportedly missing... The continuing incidents… pic.twitter.com/V0tgkFF5aA
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The Cyprus-flagged merchant vessel was reportedly hit by what Iran described as a "warning shot" near the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a fire that forced the crew to abandon the ship. The incident came amid renewed tensions in the Middle East. 28 Ships Bound for India Stranded in Strait of Hormuz Amid Middle East Conflict; 8 Vessels Reach Safely.
India also expressed concern over the repeated attacks on commercial shipping in the region, calling for an immediate de-escalation of hostilities.
"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 ministry further stressed that attacks on commercial vessels and civilian infrastructure must stop, urging the restoration of free and unimpeded navigation through international waterways in accordance with international law.
The latest incident comes as tensions involving Iran and the United States continue to escalate, raising concerns over maritime security in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
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