Indian National Missing After Commercial Vessel Attacked Off Oman Coast, MEA Confirms

An Indian national is missing after a commercial vessel was attacked off the coast of Oman, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Sunday. The incident occurred in the waters near Oman, targeting a commercial vessel with several crew members onboard. Search and rescue operations were immediately launched by regional maritime security authorities to locate the missing Indian citizen.

The Ministry of External Affairs stated that it is in close contact with Omani authorities and the shipping company involved to monitor the situation. Indian diplomatic missions in the region are actively coordinating efforts to gather more details and ensure the safety of other crew members. India Denounces Attack on Vessel off Oman, Says 10 Crew Members Rescued, 1 Missing.

While official details regarding the nature of the attack and the entity responsible remain limited, the region has seen heightened maritime security risks in recent years. Commercial shipping routes passing through the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman are critical global trade corridors, making security incidents in these waters a major concern for international maritime trade and regional stability.

One Indian Missing After Commercial Vessel Attacked Off Oman Coas

Our statement on the attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman ⬇️

🔗 https://t.co/u78n9UGNFF pic.twitter.com/RjCOaDMQQL

— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) September 13, 2026

Further updates are awaited as search and rescue teams continue their operations in the area.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 13, 2026 08:59 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).