India reports one missing in attack on ship in Hormuz Strait; US launches offensive against Iran

India has confirmed that one of its citizens is missing and 10 others have been rescued following an attack on the commercial ship GFS Galaxy near the coast of Oman. The incident has triggered a significant escalation, with the United States launching a massive bombing campaign against Iran.

New Delhi stated in a release that it "condemns the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman." The statement detailed that out of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 were rescued, while one remains unaccounted for. The GFS Galaxy sails under a Cypriot flag.

While Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility, stating they attacked and detained a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz for navigating an "unauthorized route," India has not assigned blame. Instead, New Delhi has urged for a negotiated settlement to prevent the armed conflict from widening.

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Condemn the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman, occurred today early. Of the 11 Indian citizens on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while the disappearance of an Indian national is reported.

"The continuous incidents of attacks against commercial navigation in the region are deeply concerning," the Indian government's statement added. "We reiterate our call for an immediate de-escalation of tensions and the conclusion of ongoing negotiations to reach a diplomatic solution so that peace and stability can return to the region."

The U.S. Central Command (Centcom) attributed the attack to Tehran and confirmed the disappearance of a civilian crew member. This led to the third round of U.S. strikes against Iran this week. India's Embassy in Oman is actively coordinating with local Omani authorities on search and rescue operations for the missing sailor.

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The continuous incidents of attacks against commercial navigation in the region are deeply concerning. We reiterate our call for an immediate de-escalation of tensions and the conclusion of ongoing negotiations to reach a diplomatic solution so that peace and stability can return to the region.