Three Indian sailors die after US strike on oil tanker

Three Indian sailors have been confirmed dead after a US military strike targeted the Palau-flagged MT Settebello oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. A federal minister reported that 21 of the 24 Indian crew members on board the vessel were successfully rescued following the incident. The strike took place on Wednesday, with the US military asserting that the tanker was "not complying with directions from American forces." Further details regarding the specific circumstances of the alleged non-compliance or the precise nature of the military action have not been fully disclosed. This event underscores the volatile maritime environment in the region. Sources: BBC News