Killing of Indian sailors ‘very unfortunate’, US lawmaker says, as tensions rise
A US missile strike mistakenly killed three Indian sailors off the coast of Oman. The incident occurred when the US military targeted the Palau-flagged M/T Settebello, which was attempting to transport oil from Iran and was in violation of an ongoing blockade. While the US Central Command has stated they are investigating the exact circumstances, the event has led to increased tensions. AI
