Image for representation purposes only One Indian seafarer is missing after the Cyprus-flagged container ship GFS Galaxy was attacked while sailing through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said 11 Indian nationals were on board the vessel when it came under attack off the coast of Oman. Ten have been rescued, while one Indian national remains missing. “Our Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Omani authorities in the ongoing search and rescue operation,” the MEA said, adding that it appreciated the support extended by Oman. India condemned the attack on the commercial vessel and said the repeated attacks on merchant shipping in the region were “deeply worrisome.” “The targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region must end, and free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the international waterways in the region, in keeping with international law, must be restored at the earliest,” the ministry said. The attack comes amid rising tensions between Iran and the United States, adding to concerns over the safety of commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), GFS Galaxy caught fire after the attack and suffered significant damage to its engine room, leaving the vessel unable to continue its voyage. CENTCOM also said one civilian crew member was missing. The U.S. military said it launched a third round of strikes against Iran following the attack. CENTCOM said the operation targeted Iranian missile and drone sites, naval assets, ammunition depots, communication systems and coastal surveillance facilities. It said about 140 military targets were hit in the latest operation, bringing the total to more than 300 targets over three nights. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said a container ship was damaged about nine nautical miles east of O