India has condemned an attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman with 11 nationals onboard, of whom one remains missing.The Cyprus-flagged commercial ship, GFS Galaxy, was heavily damaged after it was apparently attacked by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday after departing the Jebel Ali port in Dubai.Oman’s maritime authority said 23 crew members who abandoned the ship soon after the attack were rescued.Indian foreign ministry on Sunday said ten of the 11 Indians, who were on board, were rescued so far, while one is still missing.“Our embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Omani authorities in the ongoing Search and Rescue operation. We thank the Omani authorities for their support,” it said.This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage on 12 July 2026 shows a cargo ship anchoring near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan (AFP/Getty)The ministry railed against the continuing attacks that have threatened the lives of hundreds of Indian sailors since the US and Israel’s war against Iran began in February.“The continuing incidents of attacks on commercial shipping in the region are deeply worrisome,” it said.“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 Indian foreign ministry called for an immediate end to the targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region to allow free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the international waterways in the region.A number of Indian seafarers have come under attack, with at least seven killed in strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, as the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf has seen shipping disrupted since the start of the war, as Iran maintained a chokehold on it by attacking commercial vessels around it, intimidating shippers. India has more than 300,000 sailors working in global shipping fleets, ​according to government data.(Reuters)Both Washington and Tehran have claimed control over the Strait of Hormuz, again underlining that the waterway that once saw a fifth of the world's traded crude oil and natural gas pass through it remained the key issue in negotiations.As many as nine Indian ships remain stranded in Hormuz with nearly 198 mariners onboard, according to reports.The attack came following Tehran's announcement that it was again closing the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and launching missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours in response to the latest round of US strikes.The US Central Command forces said it launched its third round of strikes this week against Iran after IRGC forces “blatantly attacked M/V GFS Galaxy”.“A civilian crew member is missing and the vessel is unable to continue the journey due to an onboard fire and significant engine room damage,” it said.“Iran was provided yet another opportunity to demonstrate adherence to the Memorandum of Understanding after being held accountable for earlier attacks on commercial vessels but has again failed. “In response, the United States is imposing a heavy cost by continuing to degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the strait. The strikes are being carried out at the direction of the Commander in Chief,” it said.Tehran claimed the vessel was transiting along an unapproved route on the conflict-hit waterway, warning that any retaliation over the incident would be met with a "severe response".US forces said it held Iranian forces “accountable for attacking another commercial ship” with nearly 140 attacks on Iranian targets.It launched attacks on targets including Iranian missile and drone sites, naval capabilities, ammunition storage facilities, communication networks, and coastal surveillance locations.