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AsiaPac · 31 mins ago

MEA condemns attack on tanker off Oman coast; 10 Indians rescued, 1 missing

File photo: Strait of HormuzNEW DELHI: India has condemned the attack on commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman, which had 11 Indian nationals on board, of whom 10 were rescued, but one remains missing.The Cyprus-flagged tanker was hit apparently by an Iranian strike for ignoring instructions to follow what it called an approved route on the Strait of Hormuz. Oman's maritime authority said it rescued 23 crew members but one was missing."Our Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with Omani authorities in the ongoing search and rescue operation. We thank Omani authorities for their support," said govt in a statement.Government also said that continuing incidents of attacks on commercial shipping were deeply worrisome. It reiterated the c
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