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Grief, tears as families hold rites for Indian sailors killed in US strike

Grief, tears as families hold rites for Indian sailors killed in US strike

Summary

Families in India held funeral ceremonies for two Indian sailors who died in a US attack on their oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The US said the tanker was breaking a blockade on Iranian ports when the strike happened.

Key Facts

  • Two Indian sailors died in a US strike on the oil tanker named MT Settebello.
  • Three crew members in total were killed in the strike.
  • The incident took place in the Gulf of Oman.
  • The US stated the tanker was violating its blockade on ports in Iran.
  • Families of the sailors held last rites (funeral ceremonies) in India.
  • The MT Settebello was the name of the tanker involved in the incident.
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