Three Indian sailors missing after US says it hit tanker in Gulf of Oman
Summary
The US military disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that it said was trying to carry oil from Iran in violation of a US blockade. Three Indian sailors are missing after the attack, while 21 crew members from the same ship were rescued. The situation comes amid ongoing conflict and rising tensions between the US and Iran.Key Facts
- The US attacked the Palau-flagged tanker Settebello in the Gulf of Oman using precision weapons.
- The US said the tanker ignored repeated orders and was breaking a blockade on Iranian oil shipments.
- Three Indian sailors from the Settebello are missing; 21 Indian crew members were saved.
- Another similar attack hit the Palau-flagged tanker Marivex, with an Indian crew, earlier this week; all 24 crew were rescued.
- The US has blocked access to Iran’s ports since April 13 and has disabled 8 vessels while redirecting 134 others.
- The Indian government protested the targeting of commercial ships and called for an end to such actions.
- Tensions continue after a recent US helicopter was shot down and multiple strikes between Iran and the US.
- President Donald Trump said the US will respond strongly to Iran and criticized Iran for delays in peace talks.
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