Three Indian sailors who went missing after a US military strike on a tanker in the Gulf of Oman have died.
Ship attack: 3 Indian sailors confirmed death: Three Indian sailors who went missing after a US military strike on a tanker in the Gulf of Oman have died. Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday.
The vessel MT Settebello was carrying 24 Indian crew members off the coast of Oman when it was struck during US airstrikes.
‘It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello. Sadly, three Indian seafarers initially reported missing are now confirmed dead after two bodies were recovered,’ said Sonowal in a ‘X’ post expressing grief over the deaths and assured support to the families.
