Three Indian Seafarers Dead After U.S. Strike on Tanker; Questions Raised Over Warning Claims
13 June 2026: Questions continue to surround the U.S. strike on the oil tanker MT Settebello after reports indicated that three Indian seafarers lost their lives in the incident. The vessel, a commercial oil tanker carrying 24 Indian crew members, was reportedly operating in the Gulf region when it came under attack by U.S. forces. According to statements attributed to the United States military, the tanker was allegedly involved in transporting Iranian oil in violation of sanctions . U.S. officials have stated that multiple warnings were issued to the vessel before a precision strike was conducted. However, the vessel's operator, UAE-based IOS Marine FZE , has challenged that version of events. The company has reportedly questioned whether any effective warning was received by the vessel and has called for evidence supporting the claim that multiple warnings were issued before the strike. The incident has attracted attention within India's maritime sector because it report...