India, June 10 -- Twenty-one Indian nationals have been rescued, while three remain missing after a missile struck an oil tanker off the coast of Oman on Wednesday, prompting India to condemn the attack and activate emergency response measures.

The missile hit the engine room of the Palau-flagged tanker Settebello near the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a fire onboard.

According to India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the tanker had 28 crew members on board, including 24 Indian nationals.

Rescue teams managed to bring 21 Indians to safety, while efforts remain underway to locate the three missing sailors.

Embassy activated, rescue efforts underway

In a statement, the MEA strongly condemned the attack and said the Indian Embassy ...