Thursday, June 11Thursday, June 11The United States military confirmed on Wednesday that it had attacked a tanker in the Gulf of Oman, leaving three Indian sailors missing and triggering a sharp diplomatic protest from New Delhi. The incident occurred after the vessel, flying the Palauan flag and named *Settebello*, allegedly violated a U.S.-enforced blockade on Iranian ports by attempting to transport oil from Iran. The attack, which left 21 crew members rescued by Omani authorities, has escalated tensions in a region already strained by geopolitical rivalries.
In a statement posted on X, the U.S. military acknowledged the operation, stating that the tanker had defied instructions from American forces before being targeted. The vessel was reportedly carrying Iranian crude oil, a violation of sanctions imposed by Washington to curb Tehran’s oil exports. The attack left three Indian nationals unaccounted for, while Oman’s coast guard retrieved 21 crew members from the stricken ship. The incident unfolded in international waters near Oman, a key maritime corridor for global oil shipments.
India swiftly condemned the operation, summoning a senior U.S. diplomat in New Delhi to register a formal protest. Government sources told Reuters that the move reflected India’s “serious concerns” over the incident, which involved its citizens and a vessel flagged to Palau, a Pacific island nation. The Indian foreign ministry has yet to issue an official statement, but diplomatic sources indicated that the protest underscored the gravity of the situation. The U.S. embassy in New Delhi has not responded to requests for comment.
The attack comes amid heightened U.S. efforts to enforce sanctions on Iran, which have drawn criticism from countries reliant on Iranian oil, including India. The Gulf of Oman, a critical chokepoint for oil transit, has seen repeated incidents involving military patrols and seizures of vessels suspected of violating sanctions. The *Settebello* incident marks the latest flashpoint in a broader pattern of maritime confrontations in the region.
Analysts suggest the episode could further strain U.S.-India relations, despite their strategic partnership. India, which imports a significant portion of its oil from Iran despite U.S. pressure, has long opposed unilateral sanctions targeting Tehran. The missing sailors, all Indian nationals, have yet to be located, raising concerns over their fate. Oman’s role in rescuing survivors has been acknowledged by both Washington and New Delhi, though the broader implications of the attack remain unclear.
The U.S. military’s confirmation of the operation, coupled with India’s swift diplomatic response, underscores the volatile intersection of sanctions enforcement, maritime security, and international law in the Gulf of Oman. The incident may prompt further scrutiny of U.S. tactics in the region and their impact on neutral shipping lanes.
US-Militär greift Tanker im Golf von Oman an – Indien protestiert Die USA haben im Golf von Oman offenbar einen Tanker beschossen, der iranisches Öl transportiert haben soll. Drei indische Seeleute werden vermisst. Die indische Regierung protestiert scharf und bestellt den stellvertretenden Botschafter der USA in Neu-Delhi ein.
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