23 rescued, one missing after ship attacked near Oman

Omani authorities reported that 23 crew members were rescued from a cargo ship following an attack near the coast, though one individual remains missing. The rescued sailors received necessary medical assistance while a search continues for the missing crewmate.

The distress call originated from the GFS Galaxy, a vessel sailing under the Cypriot flag, located approximately 4.4 nautical miles off the coast of Oman's Musandam governorate. The call came shortly after the ship was targeted in what is described as the latest in a series of attacks involving Iran and the United States.

U.S. Central Command stated that the ship became inoperable due to fire and damage to its engine room. Officials directly accused Iran of carrying out the attack. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed that the crew had abandoned the ship and were located on a lifeboat about 17 kilometers east of Oman.

The incident occurred concurrently with Iran's announcement that it would close the Strait of Hormuz. Iran also launched missiles and drones at its neighbors in the Persian Gulf region, reportedly as retaliation for recent U.S. strikes.

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Twenty-three crew members were rescued and received necessary medical assistance. A search is underway for one crew member who is still missing.