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A US official stated that the Palau-flagged vessel MT Settebello ignored close to 60 verbal warnings and repeated displays of force before coming under fire from US forces last week, resulting in the deaths of three Indian nationals.
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near Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, New Delhi, Washington
Who
US official, S Jaishankar, Marco Rubio, three Indian nationals, US forces
What
A US official stated that the Palau-flagged vessel MT Settebello ignored close to 60 verbal warnings and repeated displays of force before coming under fire from US forces last week, resulting in the deaths of three Indian nationals.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:48:00 GMT · 3h 39m ago
Where
near Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, New Delhi, Washington ·
Why
The vessel ignored warnings and displays of force meant to deter it from violating an American blockade in the Gulf of Oman.
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How this affects you
The incident has caused a standoff between India and the US, with India protesting the use of lethal force against civilian shipping, while the US maintains its right to enforce blockades. This could escalate diplomatic tensions and affect maritime security in the region.
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