India condemns attack on GFS Galaxy, one crew missing

India condemned an attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman on July 12, 2026, which left one Indian national missing. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that ten of the eleven Indian nationals on board were rescued following the incident. The Indian Embassy in Muscat is coordinating with Omani authorities in the ongoing search and rescue operation for the missing crew member.

The ministry issued a statement strongly condemning the attack and thanking Omani authorities for their support. It described the continuing incidents of attacks on commercial shipping in the region as deeply worrisome, threatening peace and maritime trade. India called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions and the conclusion of ongoing negotiations for a diplomatic solution. The statement urged an end to targeting commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure and the restoration of free and unimpeded navigation through international waterways in accordance with international law.

The attack occurred amid rapidly escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian forces stated they fired a warning shot at a vessel traveling on an unauthorized route, which they said...