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IRGC strikes the container ship GFS Galaxy on the Omani route; crew abandon ship and one Indian seafarer is missing

Confirmedon two or more distinct origins, at least one tied to no party: 2 distinct origins, 2 tied to no party.

UKMTO said the Cyprus-flagged container ship GFS Galaxy was struck and disabled on the night of 11 July while sailing the southern route along the Omani coast, and its crew took to lifeboats, the Guardian reported. Oman said 23 people were rescued and one crew member was missing; India said 10 of its 11 nationals on board were rescued. The IRGC said it fired on the ship for using an 'unauthorised route' and said on 12 July it had disabled a second vessel.

When
11 July 2026
Where
Strait of Hormuz, No single country
What
vessel attack
Acting party
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Attribution
Acknowledged by the acting party. The IRGC said it fired on the ship.
In the record
Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · backfilled

Sources

  1. Evidence The Guardian Media · Unaffiliated origin: UKMTO incident report and Indian government statement · published 2026-07-12 00:00 UTC The vessel was struck, disabled and its crew forced to take to lifeboats
  2. Corroboration The Guardian Media · Unaffiliated origin: Omani authorities statement · published 2026-07-12 00:00 UTC
  3. Origin of the claim Al Jazeera Media · Government of Qatar origin: IRGC statement · published 2026-07-12 00:00 UTC

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History

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