The Cyprus-flagged container ship GFS Galaxy suffered heavy damage during an attack near the Strait of Hormuz, leaving one Indian crew member missing and raising fresh concerns over the security of commercial shipping in the Gulf. India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that the vessel carried 11 Indian nationals. Rescue teams have recovered 10 crew members, while search efforts continue for the missing seafarer. Omani authorities are coordinating the operation. The attack caused severe damage to the ship’s engine room and started a fire on board. Despite the damage, emergency responders managed to rescue most of the crew. The incident took place as GFS Galaxy sailed through waters near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest maritime chokepoints. The waterway handles a significant share of global oil exports and serves as a key route for container shipping between the Gulf and international markets. India condemned the attack and called for the protection of civilian seafarers and commercial vessels operating in the region. The incident comes amid renewed military tensions between Iran and the United States. The latest escalation has increased risks for merchant shipping across the Gulf and prompted fresh security concerns among shipowners, operators and insurers. According to reports, Iran said its forces targeted the vessel after it allegedly entered a restricted navigation area. The United States has accused Tehran of attacking commercial shipping and has responded with additional military strikes against Iranian targets. The attack is the latest incident to affect merchant vessels operating near the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping companies continue to monitor the security situation closely as geopolitical tensions threaten one of the world’s most important trade corridors. Industry stakeholders are also watching for potential operational impacts. Any prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could affect vessel routi