Indian National Missing After Commercial Container Ship Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz
Summary
An Indian national is missing after the commercial container ship GFS Galaxy was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz. Ten other Indians were safely rescued, and the incident has been condemned by India's Ministry of External Affairs.
Key Points
- One Indian national went missing following an attack on the commercial container ship GFS Galaxy near the Strait of Hormuz.
- The ship, flying the Cyprus flag, was attacked near the coast of Oman and caught fire causing significant damage to the engine room.
- The United States Army's Central Command accused Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of the attack.
- India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack, calling for safe and free navigation and trade in the Strait of Hormuz according to international law.
