Tensions escalated on Sunday as Iran launched attacks on Gulf states and declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, following the United States’ third round of strikes within a week. Tehran announced its military actions against Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, and Oman as retaliation for renewed U.S. bombings along its southern coastline.
In response to the drone attacks targeting sites in Musandam, Oman condemned the assaults vehemently. Authorities successfully rescued 23 crew members from a commercial vessel involved in a maritime incident off the coast of the governorate. A security source confirmed that multiple locations in Musandam were hit by drones, prompting the Sultanate to emphasize its commitment to ensuring national security and the safety of its citizens.
The Maritime Security Centre (MSC) reported that it responded to a distress signal from the Cyprus-flagged vessel GFS Galaxy, located about 4.4 nautical miles offshore. While 23 crew members were rescued and received medical care, search operations are ongoing for one missing crew member.
The Indian Embassy in Muscat confirmed that ten Indian nationals were among those rescued, expressing gratitude to Omani authorities for their prompt action. India condemned the attack on the commercial vessel, highlighting the growing concern over persistent assaults on merchant shipping in the region.
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