Delhi issues ‘strong protest’ after US fire kills three Indian seafarers in Gulf
Summary
The Indian government protested after three Indian seafarers died when US forces fired missiles at an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The US said it attacked the ship because it disobeyed orders and was breaking a blockade on Iranian ports.Key Facts
- Three Indian crew members died on the MT Settebello after US military missiles hit the ship.
- The US said the tanker ignored repeated instructions and was violating a blockade on Iranian ports.
- India confirmed the identities of the deceased: chief engineer Patnala Suresh, deck cadet Aditya Sharma, and fitter Shivanand Chaurashiya.
- India summoned a senior US diplomat to protest the attack and called for peace talks to end conflicts.
- The US began enforcing the blockade in April to pressure Iran amid stalled peace negotiations.
- Two other Indian-crewed oil tankers were attacked by US forces this week in the same region.
- Indian seafarers make up about 15% of the global maritime workforce and many work in Gulf waters.
- The US reported disabling nine ships and redirecting 135 others since starting the blockade.
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