A US official stated that the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello ignored nearly 60 verbal warnings and military aircraft displays before being fired upon by US forces. The incident resulted in the deaths of three Indian nationals, prompting India to protest the use of lethal force.
US military attacks on merchant ships carrying Indian crew, resulting in fatalities, have fueled anti-American sentiment in India, potentially damaging improving bilateral relations. India has lodged strong protests with US officials.
India has lodged a second protest with the US after three Indian sailors were killed in a US attack on a ship off Oman. The attack occurred more than three months into the Iran war. Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar called US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to protest. The incident has led to calls for the Indian government to do more to protect its sailors in the Gulf.
Iranian officials indicated a preliminary deal was reached in Tehran talks, pending Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's final approval. US attacks have heightened Iranian suspicions about Donald Trump's intentions, according to Axios.
India has lodged a strong protest with the US over attacks on three foreign-flagged ships near the Strait of Hormuz, which carried Indian sailors. The Ministry of External Affairs called for an end to attacks on commercial vessels and a return to free navigation.
Cuba hopes the World Cup, starting June 15 and ending July 19, will deter a US attack amid an oil blockade. Proximity to Miami, hosting World Cup games, and Cuba's drone capabilities are cited as deterrents. US officials have warned Cuba against acquiring long-range weapons.
Three Indian sailors were confirmed dead after a US military strike on the Palau-flagged MT Settebello off Oman. A separate incident involved the Guinea-Bissau flagged MT Jalveer, also attacked by the US Navy. These are the third and fourth maritime incidents linked to the US this week, increasing pressure on the fragile ceasefire in the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz and launched retaliatory strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan following US bombings of Iranian targets. The US confirmed strikes on "key facilities" in Iran, citing self-defense amid escalating tensions.
Three Indian sailors are confirmed dead following a US attack on the Palau-flagged commercial vessel MT Settebello near the Strait of Hormuz. While 21 of the 24 Indian crew members were rescued, the bodies of the three deceased sailors were recovered. India has lodged a protest with the US over the incident.
Three Indian sailors are confirmed dead after a US attack on the Palau-flagged commercial vessel MT Settebello near the Strait of Hormuz. While 21 crew members were rescued, the bodies of the three deceased were recovered. India has lodged a protest with the US, questioning the necessity of the attack.
Iran has ordered a complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels in response to ongoing US attacks, signaling continued defiance.
Iran has ordered the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels in response to ongoing US attacks, signaling continued defiance.
Iran has ordered the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels in response to ongoing US attacks. The defiant move escalates regional tensions and threatens global oil supply routes.
Iran has ordered the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels in response to ongoing US attacks, signaling a defiant stance amidst escalating tensions.
India summoned a senior US diplomat after US forces fired on the Palau-flagged vessel Settebello off Oman, injuring three Indian sailors and leaving three missing. The US claims the ship failed to comply with instructions during a strike targeting Iranian oil transport.
India has lodged a formal protest with the US embassy after a US attack on a Palau-flagged commercial vessel off Oman's coast left 3 Indian crew members missing. The Ministry of External Affairs summoned the US charge d'affaires to protest the incident, calling for an end to targeting commercial shipping.
India has lodged a formal protest with the US embassy after a US attack on a Palau-flagged commercial vessel off Oman's coast left 3 Indian crew members missing. The Ministry of External Affairs summoned the US charge d'affaires to protest the incident, emphasizing the importance of seafarers' lives and calling for de-escalation.
BBC journalist Steve Rosenberg pledged to cover the Ukrainian forces' attack on a bus in Yenakiieve after Russian MFA representative Maria Zakharova accused him of cynicism for not visiting the site of a previous attack in Starobilsk while attending the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
Russian Senator Vladimir Dzhabarov questioned the need for negotiations with Ukraine following an attack on a bus in Yenakievo, DPR, stating it proves Ukraine has become a terrorist state.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that President Vladimir Putin was briefed on a bus attack in Yenakiyevo, DPR, calling it a crime targeting civilians. Peskov also affirmed that threats from Ukrainian drones would not disrupt the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), which is proceeding as planned.
Iran attacked Kuwait International Airport, killing one and injuring 63. Tehran accused Kuwait and Bahrain of supporting US attacks, while the US military struck an Iranian control station. Former President Trump commented on gas prices and the war.
Iran condemned US attacks on an oil tanker and Qeshm Island, holding Kuwait and Bahrain responsible. US Central Command stated Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones towards regional neighbors and US forces, with US forces striking an Iranian military control station.
Nine people, including a child, were injured in an attack on a bus in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). One person is in serious condition, while the others are in moderate condition. The attack was reportedly carried out by a Ukrainian drone.
Iran's foreign ministry condemned US strikes on an Iranian tanker and island, accusing Kuwait and Bahrain of allowing their territory to be used for the attacks and holding their leaders responsible.
