Three Indian sailors have been killed after the US military struck a tanker in the Gulf of Oman, a federal minister said on Thursday.
The Palau-flagged MT Settebello vessel came under attack early on Wednesday after the US accused it of not complying “with directions from American forces”.
The tanker had 24 Indian crew members on board, of whom 21 were rescued.
The US has targeted several vessels off the coast of Oman this week. Crews were evacuated from two other ships after they were hit by projectiles.
“Sadly, three Indian seafarers initially reported missing are now confirmed dead after bodies have been located and identified,” said Sarbananda Sonowal, India’s shipping minister.
