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The father of Aditya Sharma, an Indian sailor killed in a US military strike, has appealed to Prime Minister Modi to prioritize and ensure the safety of Indian seafarers globally.
Indian seafarers are disputing the US military's account of a tanker strike in the Gulf of Oman that resulted in the deaths of three crew members, with a seamen's union challenging Centcom's claim that it fired on the MT Settebello after warnings were ignored.
The US Navy rescued 14 Indian sailors from the Indian-flagged merchant vessel Virat 1 after it suffered an engine failure near the Gulf coast. This incident was part of a challenging week for Indian seafarers in the region.
The United States has admitted to an attack on a tanker off the coast of Oman, confirming that two Hellfire missiles were fired and three Indian seafarers were killed. India has expressed fury and summoned the US envoy over the incident, which marks the third vessel attacked.
Three merchant ships, previously deemed unsafe or sanctioned, were struck by the US Navy off Oman, leading to the death of three Indian seafarers.
The US military reportedly attacked and disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was allegedly breaking a blockade and heading towards Iran. Following the incident, the crew of 24 Indian sailors was rescued from the burning vessel by Omani and Indian forces.
Iran reportedly fired warning shots at a group of vessels, among which was a Togo-flagged ship carrying 17 Indian seafarers.
The Directorate General of Shipping has facilitated the safe repatriation of 286 Indian seafarers from the Gulf region so far, including 33 repatriations in the past 48 hours, the government said on…
A shipping authority reported that three Indian seafarers were killed in West Asia and issued an advisory for maritime operators to exercise caution.
Donald Trump has made various statements regarding the Iran deal, taking credit if it succeeds and blaming Vance if it fails, while also commenting on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. He also addressed other international matters, including the presence of US troops in the Gulf region and a school tragedy in Iran.
The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has written to the US envoy, demanding an investigation and compensation regarding the killing of Indian seafarers.
Seafarers claim that only Indian nationals are being targeted in attacks in the Gulf region. A recent incident resulted in the deaths of three Indian seafarers.
The deaths of three Indian seafarers in US strikes underscore the significant risks faced by the maritime community as the Gulf crisis intensifies.
The Indian government has issued a strong protest after three Indian seafarers were killed in a US fire incident in the Gulf, with Washington claiming their vessel violated a blockade of Iranian ports.
Seeks urgent evacuation steps by govt
Two large Chinese container ships have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first confirmed crossing by a major carrier since the conflict began, while 18 India-flagged vessels carrying crude oil and LPG remain stranded in the war-hit zone, though some have safely transited recently.
Iran has permitted two Indian-flagged LPG carriers and other Indian vessels to cross the Strait of Hormuz, following diplomatic discussions and confirming a rare exception to the blockade.
The war in the Middle East looks set to pose a significant risk to the global economy, with drone attacks near oil refineries in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait on Monday indicating that Iran is targeting…
The Swadeshi Jagran Manch demands accountability from the US for the attack that killed three Indian seafarers, urging justice and adherence to international law.
Following a fatal US military strike off the Oman coast that killed three Indian seafarers, India's Directorate General of Shipping has advised recruitment agencies to halt seafarer deployments to conflict zones, urging caution for vessels in the Gulf region.
Audio has surfaced from an Indian-crewed vessel near Oman, with India refuting reports of a US attack. This follows recent incidents where three ships with Indian crew members were targeted in the Gulf, resulting in the death of three Indian seafarers.
India has issued a high alert and is monitoring the Strait of Hormuz, advising Indian seafarers to remain cautious after three seafarers were killed in a US strike in the region.
Donald Trump has threatened Iran with strong attacks and claimed the US is extracting Iranian oil, stating that the ceasefire with America has become meaningless, as the US also sanctioned individuals linked to Iran's missile network.
Fifty Indian seafarers recount their harrowing experience of months at sea without adequate food, forcing vegetarian crew members to consume fish for survival.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal commends the courage of Indian seafarers aboard LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi, which safely navigated the strategically sensitive Strait of Hormuz amid heightened regional tensions
Hundreds of Indians working on various vessels across Gulf region now on frontlines of conflict ever since the US and Israel attacked Iran and latter retaliated
Tragic news from the Middle East as three Indian seafarers lost their lives and one was injured in recent incidents involving foreign-flagged vessels.