'I will come home safely': Indian sailor's last words to wife before a US strike killed him
Summary
An Indian sailor, Patnala Suresh, was killed in a US military strike on an oil tanker near the Gulf of Oman. The strike targeted the MT Settebello, which the US said was carrying Iranian oil, though the ship’s managers denied this. India is seeking answers and the return of the sailors' bodies, while families mourn their loss.Key Facts
- Patnala Suresh was an Indian marine engineer working as chief engineer on the oil tanker MT Settebello.
- He was killed in a US strike that targeted the tanker near the Gulf of Oman.
- The US military said the strike was part of efforts to stop Iranian oil shipments and claimed the ship ignored warnings.
- The ship’s managers said the tanker had no connection to Iran and received no warning before the attack.
- Three Indian sailors died, and 21 crew members were rescued.
- India has protested the strike with the US and called for an end to attacks on commercial ships in the region.
- Suresh’s family is awaiting the return of his body and seeking government financial help.
- Suresh was married for 15 years and leaves behind two sons and relatives he helped raise.
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