1 hour ago
1
Three Indian seafarers onboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello, initially reported missing aft the U.S. subject onslaught connected the commercialized vas disconnected the Omani coast, are present confirmed dead, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said connected Thursday (June 11, 2026) aft bodies were located and identified.
Also read: West Asia warfare updates connected June 11, 2026
“It is profoundly unfortunate to larn of the tragic incidental aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello,” Mr. Sonowal said successful a societal media post.
“Sadly, 3 Indian seafarers initially reported missing are present confirmed dormant aft bodies person been located and identified,” helium added.
The Minister added that this is simply a “profound nonaccomplishment to our maritime family”.
“The Modi Govt stands firmly with the bereaved during this hard hr and is afloat committed to supporting the adjacent of kin,” helium added.
Mr. Sonowal said helium has directed officials to guarantee contiguous repatriation of the rescued unit members and swift instrumentality of the mortal remains of the deceased for their last rites.
India connected Wednesday (June 10, 2026) summoned the U.S. complaint d’affaires to powerfully protestation a U.S. subject onslaught connected a commercialized vas disconnected the Oman seashore that near 3 of the 24 Indian unit members missing.
The U.S. Central Command acknowledged the strike, saying the vas violated the ongoing U.S. blockade of Iranian ports by attempting to transport lipid from Iran.
“The U.S. Central Command disabled Palau-flagged M/T Settebello arsenic it transited the Gulf of Oman. A U.S. craft fired precision munitions into the ship’s motor country aft the unit repeatedly failed to comply with directions from American forces,” it had said successful a statement.
In its connection connected Wednesday (June 10, 2026), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) condemned the attack.
“We condemn the onslaught connected the commercialized vas Settebello disconnected the seashore of Oman earlier today. Of the 24 Indian unit onboard, 21 Indians person been rescued frankincense acold and 3 Indians are reportedly missing,” it had said.
The incidental came amid renewed hostilities betwixt Iran and Israel.
Israel carried retired aerial strikes successful occidental and cardinal Iran aft Iran fired missiles astatine bluish Israel.
