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September 14, 2026 12:14 AM

India condemns attack on commercial vessel MT El Gaia off Oman coast

India on Sunday condemned the attack on the commercial vessel MT El Gaia off the coast of Oman, saying 13 of the 14 Indian crew members onboard have been rescued while search and rescue operations are continuing for the missing Indian national. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the Indian Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating proactively with Omani authorities in the ongoing search and rescue operation. India also thanked the Omani authorities for their...

August 26, 2026 5:16 PM

Iran and Oman plan for temporary Hormuz corridor as impasse with US persists

Iran has held new talks with neighbouring Oman on management of the Strait of Hormuz, blockaded over nearly six months of conflict, with Oman's foreign minister saying he was hopeful a temporary corridor through the waterway could be announced soon. Iran and Oman have held on-and-off talks for weeks about controlling traffic through the strait, which handled one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments before the war began in February. Most shipping has since been shut down, as ...

July 12, 2026 7:24 PM

India condemns attack on commercial vessel off Oman coast; 10 Indian crew members rescued, one missing

India on Sunday condemned the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that out of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while 1 Indian National is reportedly missing. The Indian Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Omani authorities in the ongoing Search and Rescue operation. The ministry thanked the Omani authorities for their support. "The cont...

July 10, 2026 8:20 PM

EAM Jaishankar reviews India-Oman strategic partnership during official visit to Muscat

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday held wide-ranging talks with Oman's Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, during an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman, reviewing the full spectrum of the India-Oman Strategic Partnership and discussing key regional and global developments. During the bilateral meeting, the two leaders reviewed progress in the multifaceted relationship between India and Oman and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, reaffirming their commitment t...

June 29, 2026 7:15 PM

Iran, Oman begin joint talks on future governance of Strait of Hormuz

Iran and Oman have held the first meeting of their newly established joint Hormuz Committee in Muscat, marking a fresh diplomatic effort to address the future governance and maritime management of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz amid continuing regional tensions. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, said the meeting focused on current developments in the strait, the sovereign rights of Gulf coastal states, and possible frameworks ...

June 21, 2026 1:59 PM

International Day of Yoga Celebrated in Muscat with Focus on Healthy Ageing

The Embassy of India in Muscat marked the 12th International Day of Yoga today with a special event at its premises, bringing together members of the diplomatic community, the Indian diaspora, friends of India, and yoga enthusiasts from across Oman. Held at dawn under the theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," the programme featured the Common Yoga Protocol, performed collectively by participants. The event also included advanced yoga demonstrations, highlighting the growing popularity of yoga and Yo...

June 16, 2026 12:55 PM

Centre dismisses reports on proposed Middle East-India Deepwater Pipeline

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has categorically denied media reports suggesting that the government is pursuing a proposed deep-sea energy pipeline connecting India with Gulf nations, stating that no such project is currently under consideration. In an official clarification issued on Tuesday, the Ministry said it "has noticed a series of media reports suggesting that the Government of India is actively pursuing a deep-sea energy pipeline, sometimes referred to as the Middle...

June 12, 2026 5:42 PM

India lodges ‘strong protest’ with US over attacks on vessels carrying Indian mariners

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday summoned US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks to lodge strong protest regarding the continuing attacks by US naval forces on commercial vessels carrying Indian mariners in the Gulf of Oman, which have already resulted in the tragic and avoidable loss of three Indian lives. The MEA once again conveyed its deep concern over the use of lethal and deadly force against civilian shipping and said that such actions are unacceptable and undermine the safe...

June 12, 2026 1:23 PM

Government on high alert to protect Indian seafarers amid Gulf security crisis

India has placed maritime agencies on the highest level of alert amid the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Gulf region, following a missile attack on a commercial tanker that claimed the lives of three Indian seafarers. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), through the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), said it is closely monitoring developments in the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman and adjoining maritime zones, which have witnessed heightened security th...

June 8, 2026 9:01 PM

Indian Seafarers Rescued Off Oman Coast Following Tanker Attack

A major maritime emergency in the Arabian Sea ended without casualties today after a Palau-flagged oil tanker carrying an all-Indian crew came under attack off the coast of Oman. The vessel, identified as MT Marivex, issued distress calls at approximately 1:30 pm local time after an explosion tore through its engine room, triggering a major fire onboard. Representatives of the All India Seafarers Union said the tanker was carrying twenty-four Indian nationals when the blast occurred, causing sig...