India strongly protested after three US strikes this week on Indian-crewed tankers killed three sailors and injured others. The most recent attack targeted the Settebello tanker off Oman's coast, killing three Indian crew members.
Key Takeaways
India has strongly protested after three US strikes on Indian-crewed tankers this week killed three sailors and injured others. India demands an end to these attacks and calls for diplomatic dialogue.
- Three Indian sailors were killed in a US strike on the Settebello tanker off Oman's coast
- The US claims the ships violated its naval blockade of Iran by attempting to transport oil from Iran
- India has summoned a senior US diplomat to register a strong protest against these attacks
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High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death Toll | Broad Agreement | Three Indian sailors killed in US strikes on tankers this week. | |
| Ship Names | Broad Agreement | Settebello, Jalveer and Marivex tankers were struck by US forces. | |
| Us Blockade Impact | Broad Agreement | The US blockade has disabled nine non-compliant vessels, redirected 135 others. |
Death Toll
Broad AgreementThree Indian sailors killed in US strikes on tankers this week.
Ship Names
Broad AgreementSettebello, Jalveer and Marivex tankers were struck by US forces.
Us Blockade Impact
Broad AgreementThe US blockade has disabled nine non-compliant vessels, redirected 135 others.
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The US Central Command claimed that all ships violated its naval blockade of Iran by attempting to transport oil from Iran. India has summoned a senior US diplomat to register a strong protest against these attacks and called for an end to the strikes and dialogue for peace in the region, according to TimesLIVE.
The Settebello was one of at least three tankers hit by U.S. strikes in the Gulf of Oman this week. On Thursday, CENTCOM said it had disabled the Jalveer for "attempting to transport Iranian oil." The US forces fired two Hellfire missiles into the ship's engine room after the crew repeatedly failed to comply with directions, according to a statement posted by CENTCOM on social media.
On Monday, CENTCOM said it had disabled the Marivex because it was "attempting to sail to an Iranian port." At least nine ships have been disabled for not complying with U.S. forces since the blockade on Iran began April 13, according to CENTCOM.
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