Updated on: Jul 12, 2026, 12:38:27 IST By Danita Yadav Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link India, on Sunday, condemned the attack on a vessel off the coast of Oman.
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said it is closely monitoring the statement and has called for immediate de-escalation.
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said it is closely monitoring the statement and has called for immediate de-escalation. (REUTERS/Representational ) “We condemn the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman, earlier today…Our Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Omani authorities in the ongoing Search and Rescue operation.” said the statement released by ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
“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 statement added further.
India also called for an end to the targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region, and “free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the international waterways in the region.” US targets Tehran after IRGC strike GFS Galaxy, a Cyprus-flagged commercial vessel, was targeted by the IRGC.
In response to this attack, the US announced it had launched retaliatory strikes against Tehran.
"US Central Command forces began launching the third round of strikes this week against Iran after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces blatantly attacked M/V GFS Galaxy, a Cyprus-flagged container ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz," read the official statement from CENTCOM.
One Indian missing As per the MEA, a total of 11 Indian nationals were on board the vessel. of this, around 10 have been rescued, while the search for one person is underway.
CENTCOM also confirmed that a civilian crew member was missing due to an onboard fire and significant engine room damage.
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