One Indian national missing after attack on vessel off Oman, foreign ministry says

One Indian national remains missing following an attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman earlier on Sunday. India's Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the incident, stating that 10 out of the 11 Indian nationals on board have been rescued.

The ministry condemned the attack and is closely monitoring the situation. India's embassy in Oman is coordinating with Omani authorities on the ongoing search-and-rescue operation. The vessel was reportedly traveling on an unapproved route when Iran stated it had fired a warning shot that struck it.

This incident occurred amidst a series of reported attacks and security alerts across the Middle East on Sunday. Qatar's Interior Ministry reported that three people, including a child, were injured by falling shrapnel following Iranian attacks. Additionally, sites in Oman's Musandam Governorate were reportedly targeted by drones, and three missiles launched from Iran reportedly fell inside Jordanian territory without causing casualties.

The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, discussed the regional situation with Pakistan's deputy foreign minister via phone. Sirens were subsequently activated in Bahrain, according to the country's Interior Ministry, indicating heightened regional tensions.

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Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while one Indian National is reportedly missing.