Three Indian sailors missing after US says it hit tanker in Gulf of Oman

The United States stated it struck the oil tanker Settebello in the Gulf of Oman on July 25, 2024, resulting in the disappearance of three Indian sailors. India's government confirmed the incident and reported that 21 other crew members were successfully rescued from the vessel. The Settebello, a Liberian-flagged tanker, was reportedly targeted in international waters. Details regarding the specific circumstances leading to the strike and the identity of the perpetrators remain under investigation by US authorities. The incident has raised concerns about maritime security in the strategically important Gulf of Oman, a key route for global oil shipments. Indian officials are coordinating with international partners to ascertain the fate of the missing sailors and to provide support to the rescued crew.