Delhi issues ‘strong protest’ after US fire kills three Indian seafarers in Gulf

Published June 11, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

Washington claims their vessel was violating its blockade of Iranian ports and failed to comply with instructions

The Indian government has voiced a “strong protest” after three Indian seafarers were killed in US military strikes against oil tankers travelling through the strait of Hormuz.

Details

US Central Command confirmed that its aircraft had fired two Hellfire missiles at the engine room of the MT Settebello as it sailed through the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday.

Continue reading...

Source

Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

Related Articles