In the Gulf of Oman, a US military strike has tragically claimed the lives of three Indian sailors aboard a tanker registered under the Palauan flag. The US authorities asserted that the crew failed to adhere to safety protocols, raising serious concerns about the operational environment in neutral waters.

The fire was reported by the crew of MT Marivex, which was not carrying any cargo, at 1.30 pm, Opesh Kumar Sharma, director in the shipping ministry, told a media briefing. |…

Palau-flagged MT Marivex was sanctioned by US in December 2025. It refused to comply with multiple warnings issued by US Central Command, currently blockading Iran.

India has lodged a strong protest with the US. A US military strike off Oman's coast targeted a merchant vessel. Three Indian crew members are missing. Twenty-one others were…