Three Indian sailors killed when US forces fire on the tanker Settebello off Oman; India summons US envoy
Confirmedon two or more distinct origins, at least one tied to no party: 3 distinct origins, 1 tied to no party.
US forces fired on the Palau-flagged tanker Settebello off Oman, which CENTCOM said was disabled for violating the blockade while carrying Iranian oil; three of the 24 Indian crew were reported missing on 10 June and confirmed dead on 11 June, Al Jazeera reported. India's foreign ministry summoned a senior US diplomat to lodge a 'strong protest', and Shipping Minister Sonowal called the incident deeply unfortunate. Seapower, citing CENTCOM, dated the disabling to Tuesday 9 June.
- When
- 10 June 2026
- Where
- Gulf of Oman, No single country (military events are placed no finer than town or district, except known fixed sites)
- What
- vessel attack, vessel · military
- Acting party
- United States Armed Forces
- Attribution
- Acknowledged by the acting party. CENTCOM said its forces disabled the ship.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · backfilled
Sources
- Evidence Al Jazeera
- Origin of the claim Seapower
- Corroboration Al Jazeera
- Evidence UN News
I strongly condemn any act from any party that endangers the lives of seafarers and the safety of international shipping.
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | confirmed | P1 backfilled: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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