Three Indian sailors on a commercial vessel hit by the United States off the coast of Oman are dead, New Delhi’s shipping minister said on Thursday. “It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello,” Sarbananda Sonowal said in a statement, referring to the strike on the v
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Three Indian sailors on a commercial vessel hit by the United States off the coast of Oman are dead, New Delhi’s shipping minister said on Thursday. “It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello,” Sarbananda Sonowal said in a statement, referring to the strike on the v
India is closely monitoring a maritime incident near Oman's Shinas port, following recent attacks on commercial vessels. This comes after three Indian sailors died in a US-led strike on another ship. Three Indian sailors on a commercial vessel hit by the United States off the coast of Oman are dead, New Delhi's shipping minister said Thursday.
India's foreign ministry summoned a top US diplomat in New Delhi after the US attack on Wednesday on MT Settebello to lodge "a strong protest". The US military had attacked the Palau-flagged tanker on Wednesday after accusing it of not complying with directions.
Times of India reported the story as "MT Jalveer comes under attack off Oman coast; over 20 sailors on board." Al Jazeera English reported the story as "Family mourn Indian sailor killed in US strike on oil tanker." South China Morning Post reported the story as "3 Indian sailors dead after US attacks commercial vessel off Oman."
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6 sources have covered this story, including Al Jazeera English, The Independent, Times of India and France 24 English and 2 other outlets. The earliest reporting in the cluster landed about 8 hours ago.
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