Three ships attacked by the US in three days: What we know
Summary
The US military attacked three tankers in the Gulf of Oman over three days, killing at least three Indian sailors. The US says the ships broke a blockade aimed at stopping Iranian oil shipments, but ship owners deny these claims.Key Facts
- Three tankers were attacked by US forces in the Gulf of Oman within three days.
- At least three Indian sailors died during the attack on the tanker Settebello.
- The US fired missiles into the engine rooms of the ships, citing violations of a blockade on Iranian ports.
- The Indian government condemned the attacks and protested to the US embassy.
- The US has had a naval blockade on Iran's ports since April 13 to stop oil shipments following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.
- The tanker Jalveer was hit on Thursday, but all 20 Indian sailors on board were safely evacuated.
- The companies managing the tankers deny ignoring US directions or transporting Iranian oil.
- Satellite images and ship tracking data show some details about the ships' movements before the attacks.
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