US strike off Oman kills three Indian seafarers (opens in new tab)

Indian Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said Thursday that three Indian seafarers who were initially reported missing after a U.S. strike on the MT Settebello off Oman had been confirmed dead; India’s foreign ministry had said 21 of the 24 Indian crew members aboard were rescued. New Delhi summoned U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks and lodged a strong protest after condemning the attack on the commercial vessel. U.S. Central Command said a U.S. aircraft fired precision munitions into the...