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One Indian seafarer missing after Oman coast ship attack
The Hindu··13 Jul
India condemned an attack on Cyprus-flagged container ship GFS Galaxy off Oman's coast that left one of 11 Indian crew members missing, The Hindu reported. Ten Indians were rescued while third engineer Heramb Karmarkar remains missing. The US Central Command blamed Iran's IRGC for the strike as Oman rescued 23 of 24 crew and search efforts continue.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Indian seafarers on Hormuz routes face rising wartime shipping risks.
- Oil and freight costs may rise if Hormuz transit stays contested.
- Families of crew abroad depend on embassy and Oman rescue coordination.
What's Happening
- GFS Galaxy was attacked off Oman on July 12.
- One Indian national remains missing after the strike.
- India condemned the attack and is coordinating rescue efforts.
Hormuz Conflict
- US CENTCOM blamed Iran's IRGC for striking the ship.
- Iran says the strait is closed until US interference ends.
- The Omani coastal route has seen three attacks in five days.
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