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A US official stated that the Palau-flagged vessel MT Settebello ignored close to 60 verbal warnings before it came under fire from US forces last week.
near Strait of Hormuz
Who
US official, S Jaishankar, Marco Rubio, US forces, three Indian nationals
What
A US official stated that the Palau-flagged vessel MT Settebello ignored close to 60 verbal warnings before it came under fire from US forces last week.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:48:00 GMT · 1h 35m ago
Where
near Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
The vessel ignored warnings and displays of force meant to prevent it from violating an American blockade in the Gulf of Oman.
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A strike by US forces on the MT Settebello, which allegedly ignored numerous warnings, resulted in the deaths of three Indian nationals. This incident has led to India registering a protest with the US, escalating tensions between the two nations over maritime rules and the use of force.
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