Key facts
- Iran attacked vessel GFS Galaxy in Strait of Hormuz
- One Indian crew member missing, 10 others rescued
- India called the attack 'deeply worrisome'
- Attack occurred amid Iran's closure of the Hormuz strait
An Iranian attack on the vessel GFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz has left one Indian crew member missing and ten others rescued, bringing the human cost of the rapidly escalating US-Iran conflict directly to Indian shores. India's government condemned the attack in strong terms, describing the strike as 'deeply worrisome' and calling for the safety of all crew members.
The attack on GFS Galaxy occurred as Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz following a sweeping US military campaign that struck 140 Iranian targets. The Hormuz strait is one of the world's most critical maritime corridors, and Indian seafarers form a significant portion of the global merchant navy workforce operating through it.
New Delhi has been monitoring the situation closely, with the Ministry of External Affairs issuing advisories. The attack underscores India's vulnerability to instability in the Gulf — a region home to nearly nine million Indian expatriates and a critical source of remittances, energy imports, and trade.
The fate of the missing Indian crew member remains unknown. As diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the US-Iran confrontation remain uncertain, the safety of Indian nationals across the Gulf region has become an immediate and pressing concern for the government.