2 bodies have been recovered as questions remain over the whereabouts of the third victimLast updated: June 11, 2026 | 11:091 MIN READA visual of the Palau-flagged oil tanker MT Settebello, with 24 Indian seafarers on board, attacked by U.S. forces off the coast of Oman, near Strait of Hormuz, on Wednesday (June 10). 21 Indian seafarers rescued, while 3 are reportedly missing. ANISarbananda Sonowal announced the three mariners’ killing on X in the attack on the Palau-flagged tanker Settebello.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.“Sadly, three Indian seafarers initially reported missing are now confirmed dead after two bodies were recovered,” he wrote. It wasn’t clear where the third body was.The US military’s Central Command had accused the Settebello of having “violated the ongoing blockade by attempting to transport oil from Iran.” It fired into the ship’s engine room to stop it.Related Topics:Get Updates on Topics You Choose