Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on oil tanker
Summary
Three Indian sailors died after the US military struck an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The US said the tanker did not follow American orders and was trying to carry oil from Iran, which is under a US blockade.Key Facts
- The ship attacked was the MT Settebello, flagged by Palau, with 24 Indian crew members on board.
- Three Indian sailors were killed; 21 crew members were rescued.
- The US military said it hit the engine room after repeated failures by the ship to follow orders.
- This is the second oil tanker with an Indian crew attacked by US forces in the Gulf of Oman this week.
- India summoned the US deputy mission head in Delhi to discuss the incident.
- The US has blocked ports to prevent oil shipments from Iran due to ongoing conflict.
- Since April 13, the US has stopped or redirected many ships near Iran's ports.
- Tensions between the US and Iran continue with ongoing exchanges of attacks, following a conflict that began in February.
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