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June 10, 2026
U.S. Military Strikes on Tankers Result in Deaths of Indian Crew Members
- The U.S. military has attacked three tankers in three days, including the M/T Settebello, which resulted in the deaths of three Indian crew members.
- India's government condemned the attacks and summoned the deputy head of the U.S. embassy to lodge an official protest.
- The U.S. claims the tankers violated a blockade against Iran, while the managing company of Settebello denies any wrongdoing and calls for evidence of communication with the ship.
3 Sources
- US military disables oil tanker in Gulf of Oman, drawing pushback from IndiaJun 10, 2026 at 5:52 PM · The Hill
- 3 Indians were killed on tanker shot by US military, Indian official saysJun 11, 2026 at 6:52 AM · Independent
- Three ships attacked by the US in three days: What we knowJun 11, 2026 at 5:04 PM · BBC