India condemns attack on vessel off Oman, reports 10 crew rescued, 1 missing

India has strongly condemned the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy that occurred off the coast of Oman, expressing deep concern over the safety of its nationals.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that out of the 11 Indian citizens aboard the Cyprus-flagged ship, 10 have been successfully rescued. However, the whereabouts of one Indian national remain unknown, prompting an ongoing search and rescue operation coordinated with Omani authorities.

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We condemn the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman, earlier today. Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while 1 Indian National is reportedly missing. 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.

"We thank the Omani authorities for their support," the MEA stated, highlighting the collaborative efforts to address the situation. The ministry also emphasized the growing worry over repeated attacks on commercial shipping in the region.

India reiterated its call for an immediate de-escalation of tensions and the pursuit of diplomatic solutions to restore peace and stability. The MEA stressed that the targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure must cease, and unimpeded navigation in international waterways, in accordance with international law, must be promptly restored.

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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 targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region must end, and free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the international waterways in the region, in keeping with international law, must be restored at the earliest.