An Indian national is confirmed dead after an attack on a commercial vessel near Oman. Ten other Indian sailors aboard the ship were rescued following the incident. India lodged a strong protest with Iran over recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. These attacks have heightened concerns for merchant vessels and their crews operating regionally.

"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.

An Iranian attack on the Cyprus-flagged GFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz left one Indian crew member missing, while ten others were successfully rescued.

India condemned an attack on a commercial vessel carrying Indian nationals. Ten of eleven Indian sailors were rescued, while one remains missing. Four energy-bound vessels for…

India summoned Iran's Deputy Chief of Mission to protest missile attacks on two merchant vessels. One Indian national died and ten others sustained injuries during the Strait of…