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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized the United States for the deaths of three Indian mariners in a military strike on the MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman.

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Gulf of Oman

Who
Shashi Tharoor, United States, Indian mariners
What
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized the United States for the deaths of three Indian mariners in a military strike on the MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:59:58 GMT · 3h 50m ago
Where
Gulf of Oman ·
Why
A US military strike on the MT Settebello, which US forces accused of violating a naval blockade on Iranian ports, resulted in the deaths of three Indian mariners.
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The incident has led to condemnation from an Indian Member of Parliament regarding US actions and insensitivity, raising concerns about the safety of Indian seafarers and potentially straining diplomatic relations between India and the US.

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    Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized the United States for the deaths of three Indian mariners in a military strike on the MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman.

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