One Indian national missing after attack on vessel off Oman, foreign ministry says
- Iran said earlier it had firing a warning shot that struck a vessel traveling on an unapproved route
An Indian national is missing after an attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman, with 10 others rescued. India's embassy is coordinating search efforts, while Iran claimed firing a warning shot.
- Missing Indian national after vessel attack off Oman.
- India's diplomatic coordination for search and rescue.
- Iran's claim of firing a warning shot at a vessel.
One Indian national is missing after an attackon the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman earlier on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
“Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while one Indian National is reportedly missing,” the ministry said, while condemning the attack.
India’s embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation, and coordinating with the Omani authorities in the ongoing search and rescue operation, the ministry added.
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Iran said earlier it had firing a warning shot that struck a vessel traveling on an unapproved route.