US Strikes on Oil Tankers Near Oman Kill Three Indian Seafarers
Between June 8-11, 2026, U.S. forces attacked three oil tankers—Marivex, Settebello, and Jalveer—off Oman as part of a blockade on Iranian ports amid heightened Iran-Israel tensions. Three Indian crew members on the Settebello were killed, and 21 rescued. India condemned the strikes, summoned U.S. diplomats, and demanded an end to attacks on civilian shipping. The incidents mark a sharp escalation in maritime conflict in the Gulf of Oman.
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Third Ship with Indian Crew Attacked Near Oman in Less Than a Week
On June 11, 2026, the vessel MV Jalveer was attacked near Oman under circumstances similar to a previous attack on the tanker Settebello, which occurred a day earlier and resulted in the deaths of three Indian seafarers by U.S. forces. This marks the third attack on a ship with Indian crew in the region within a week, highlighting escalating maritime security concerns off the coast of Oman. The article, published by The Hindu, reports the incident without providing details on the perpetrators or the current status of the crew. The attacks underscore growing risks for Indian seafarers and commercial shipping in the Arabian Sea near Oman.
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Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed on June 11, 2026, that three Indian seafarers initially reported missing after a U.S. military strike on the Palau-flagged oil tanker MT Settebello off the coast of Oman have been found dead. The vessel, carrying 24 Indian crew members, was attacked by U.S. forces on June 10, 2026, for allegedly violating a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports by attempting to transport oil from Iran. Twenty-one crew members were rescued. Sonowal directed officials to ensure immediate repatriation of the rescued crew and swift return of the mortal remains for final rites. India summoned the U.S. charge d'affaires to strongly protest the attack, which occurred amid renewed hostilities between Iran and Israel. The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the strike, calling it an attack on a commercial vessel.
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The US military attacked the oil tanker 'Settebello' in the Gulf of Oman, firing on its engine room after the crew allegedly defied instructions. The vessel, flagged under Palau, was suspected of transporting Iranian oil. Three Indian crew members were killed in the incident, prompting strong condemnation from New Delhi. India's Foreign Ministry summoned the deputy US ambassador in protest, calling for an end to attacks on merchant shipping and civilian infrastructure. The attack is part of a broader US blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran's de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Since mid-April, eight ships have been rendered inoperable, according to US reports, as Washington intensifies economic pressure on Iran.
Nachrichten - WELTThird ship with Indian crew attacked near Oman in four days
On June 11, 2026, the MV Jalveer, a Guinea-Bissau flagged asphalt tanker with 20 Indian seafarers onboard, was attacked near Oman, marking the third such incident in four days. This follows a U.S. attack on the tanker Settebello that killed three Indian sailors, and a previous attack on the oil tanker Marivex on June 8. The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating with local authorities. The Forward Seamen’s Union of India confirmed the attack. The UKMTO reported a fire in the engine room. Shipping industry sources suspect the attack was carried out by U.S. forces, referencing a U.S. blockade in the Gulf of Oman. The attacks occur amid renewed tensions in the Iran war, after Iran downed a U.S. helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.
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On June 10, 2026, three Indian nationals went missing after an attack on the oil tanker Settebello northeast of Sohar, Oman. Twenty-one Indian seafarers were rescued. The incident follows a U.S. missile strike on another tanker, Marivex, off Oman two days earlier, from which 24 Indian sailors were rescued. India's External Affairs Ministry stated its embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with Omani authorities in the search and rescue operation. British maritime security group Ambrey assessed the attack was likely the result of U.S. operations to blockade Iranian ports. The Settebello, a Palau-flagged vessel, is on a sanctions blacklist. UKMTO reported a fire in the engine room, with one casualty and two crew members missing. The Forward Seamen Union of India questioned U.S. involvement.
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