GFS Galaxy

Oman summoned Iran’s ambassador to protest drone strikes on sites in Musandam and al-Batinah governorates, demanding respect for sovereignty and good neighborly relations. Omani authorities reported rescuing 23 crew members from the GFS Galaxy vessel, with one still missing, after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it struck the vessel for ignoring shipping corridor instructions.

Omani authorities rescued 23 crew members of the Cyprus-registered GFS Galaxy vessel, with one crew member still missing. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for striking the vessel, which was disabled by fire and engine damage, while the Indian Ministry of External Affairs reported 10 of 11 Indian nationals rescued.

US Central Command initiated a third wave of strikes against Iran following the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' attack on the GFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz, which left a civilian crew member missing and damaged the vessel. Iran responded by closing the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic and threatening to target US military bases if further strikes occur.

Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Gulf states and Jordan, closing the Strait of Hormuz, following U.S. strikes on Iranian cities. The U.S. military reported hitting Iranian targets after Iran attacked a Cyprus-registered ship, leading to casualties and missile interceptions in Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan.

One Indian national is missing after an attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs reported that 10 of the 11 Indian nationals on board have been rescued, with one still missing. Iran stated it fired a warning shot at a vessel traveling on an unapproved route.