3 Indian sailors confirmed dead in US strike on oil tanker
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Three Indian sailors were killed aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello tanker following a strike by U.S. forces near the Strait of Hormuz, after alleged violation of a U.S. blockade. The incident has sparked diplomatic concern between the United States and India regarding maritime security in the region.
Three Indian mariners were killed on board a tanker struck by U.S. forces earlier this week over allegedly violating Washington’s blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, according to New Delhi. Indian Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the three individuals were killed in the “tragic incident” aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello. The seafarers…