Key facts
- A U.S. missile strike hit a tanker off the coast of Oman.
- Two crew members are missing and one is injured following the strike.
- The tanker, the Settebello, was carrying 28 crew members, including 24 Indian sailors.
- The vessel caught fire and sank after the attack.
- Maritime security sources indicated the strike was part of U.S. operations to blockade Iranian ports.
A U.S. missile strike off the coast of Oman has resulted in two crew members missing and one injured after a sanctioned tanker, the Settebello, caught fire and sank. The vessel, which was carrying 28 crew members including 24 Indian sailors, sent a distress call following the attack. Maritime security sources suggested the strike was likely part of U.S. operations to blockade Iranian ports. The Indian Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and in contact with local authorities. The Omani Navy responded to the ship's distress call.