Fury mounts in India over US refusal to apologize for killing Indian sailors in Strait of Hormuz strikes. Leaders to meet at G7 amid strained relations, with families demanding answers and opposition criticizing PM Modi's silence.
US naval forces rescued 14 Indian seafarers from the sinking vessel Virat-1 off the Oman coast on Sunday after it suffered mechanical failure. All crew members are safe and en route to Mumbai.
Following a US military strike that killed three Indian seafarers off Oman, India's Directorate General of Shipping advised restricting seafarer deployment to conflict areas and urged heightened security for vessels in the Gulf region.
14 Indian seafarers were rescued after their vessel, MSV Virat 1, sank off the coast of Oman on Sunday. The ship began taking on water approximately 80 nautical miles east of Ras Al Hadd due to engine failure. The crew abandoned the vessel and transferred to a life raft, with rescue efforts coordinated by Omani authorities and supported by the US Navy.
The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating search and rescue operations for the Indian-flagged vessel Virat 1, which reportedly has 14 Indian crew members aboard. The nature of the incident and the crew's condition are currently unknown, amid broader concerns for Indian seafarers in the region.
The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating search and rescue operations for the Indian-flagged vessel Virat 1, which reportedly has 14 Indian crew members. The nature of the incident and the crew's condition are currently unknown, amid broader concerns for Indian seafarers in the region.
The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating search and rescue operations for the Indian-flagged vessel Virat 1, which reportedly has 14 Indian crew members. The nature of the incident and the crew's condition are currently unknown, amid broader concerns for Indian seafarers in the region.
Recent deaths of Indian sailors on a sanctioned ship after a US strike highlight seafarers' lack of awareness about 'dark ships'. Unions are urging the Indian government to push for stronger international safety measures for Indian seafarers operating in conflict zones.
Family of Aditya Sharma, a 24-year-old deck cadet from Himachal Pradesh, killed in an attack on MT Settebello near the Strait of Hormuz, demands an inquiry and the return of his mortal remains. Three Indian seafarers died in the incident.
All 20 Indian seafarers aboard the bitumen tanker MT Jalveer are safe following a maritime security incident near Oman's Shinas port. Crew evacuation operations have begun, with six seafarers already being moved to the port. This incident occurs amid heightened regional maritime security concerns.
Three Indian sailors are confirmed dead after a US precision strike on the Palau-flagged oil tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. India's foreign ministry summoned a top US diplomat to lodge a strong protest.
Three Indian seafarers are confirmed dead after a U.S. military strike on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. The U.S. stated the vessel failed to follow instructions and was carrying Iranian oil, violating a blockade. India has lodged a strong protest.
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.
Seeks urgent evacuation steps by govt
India has successfully navigated the Middle East crisis, ensuring stable fuel supplies and uninterrupted maritime operations. Despite global price surges, consumers are shielded through excise duty cuts and increased domestic production. State-run oil companies are absorbing significant daily losses to maintain current prices, while Indian seafarers in the Gulf remain safe and maritime operations at Indian ports are normal.
Iran has captured two foreign container ships and fired on a third near the Strait of Hormuz in an escalation of maritime tensions. Two of the three vessels carried 22 Indian seafarers in total, with one Indian crew member on the captured ship Epaminondas and 21 on the vessel Euphoria that was fired upon. All Indian seafarers are safe, according to India's Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. The action comes as retaliation for the US seizure of an Iranian commercial vessel in the Sea of Oman, with Iran accusing Washington of "armed piracy."
