India says US hit another ship off Oman, confirms 3 dead in separate attack
Summary
India confirmed that three Indian sailors died in a US military attack on a ship near Oman, marking the third such incident linked to the US this week. Another Indian-crewed tanker was disabled by a US airstrike after failing to comply with orders, though all crew members were safe and being evacuated.Key Facts
- Three Indian sailors died on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello after a US military strike near Oman.
- The MT Jalveer, flying the Guinea-Bissau flag and carrying 20 Indian crew, was also attacked and disabled by the US Navy near Shinas port in Oman.
- The US used Hellfire missiles to hit the Jalveer after the ship repeatedly ignored US orders.
- All 20 crew members on the Jalveer were safe and were being rescued by helicopter.
- India summoned a senior US diplomat to protest the attacks on ships with Indian sailors.
- The incidents occurred amid ongoing tensions and a fragile ceasefire involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
- Indian officials are working to repatriate the bodies of the deceased sailors and ensure the safety of the rescued crew.
- The attacks increased pressure on diplomatic talks expected between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump at the upcoming Group of Seven summit.
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