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India at UNSC Condemns Attacks on Strait of Hormuz Vessels; 1 Indian Dead, 1 Missing

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29 Jul 2026
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Source: The Hindu
Key Data:1 Indian dead1 Indian missingseveral injured$180 billion bilateral trade with GCC$31 billion FDI from GCC$52 billion remittances from GCC
Bodies:United Nations Security Council (UNSC)UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP)Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)UNIFIL
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What This Article Covers

1.India's UNSC statement condemned attacks on vessels GFS Galaxy, MT Al Bahiyah, MT Mombasa; one Indian killed, one missing, several injured.

2.Iran declared Strait of Hormuz closed again on July 11; daily transits fell from over 100 to 8-15, impacting global oil trade.

3.India's stakes: $180 billion trade with GCC, $31 billion FDI, $52 billion remittances, 10 million diaspora – linking energy security and diaspora safety.

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India strongly condemned attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz at the UNSC, with one Indian killed and one missing. The strait's closure by Iran threatens global energy trade and India's energy security, while highlighting the vulnerability of 10 million Indians in the Gulf region.

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Indian Casualties1 dead, 1 missing, several injured
Bilateral Trade (GCC)$180 billion
FDI from GCC$31 billion
Remittances from GCC$52 billion
Indians in Gulf10 million
Strait Closure DateJuly 11, 2026
Daily Transits (mid-July)8–15

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  • ›Indian Casualties: 1 dead, 1 missing, several injured
  • ›Bilateral Trade (GCC): $180 billion
  • ›Target this Data: 1 Indian dead, 1 missing, several injured in Strait of Hormuz attacks.
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: United Nations Security Council (UNSC) – India's statement at open debate.
  • ›Target this Legal Point: Freedom of navigation under UNCLOS and international law.

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which United Nations body did India address to condemn the attacks on maritime vessels in the Strait of Hormuz?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements:

1. India strongly condemned the attacks on maritime vessels in the Strait of Hormuz at the UNSC.

2. India called for an immediate escalation of tensions in the region.

3. India stated that around 10 million Indians live and work in the Gulf region.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

According to India's statement at the UNSC, how many Indian citizens were killed in the recent attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary concern for India regarding the attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as highlighted in the article?

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