Overview
On 10 जून 2026, India summoned Jason Meeks, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Oman, and lodged a कड़ी निंदा after the commercial vessel Settebello was struck off the Omani coast. The attack left three Indian sailors missing and raised fresh concerns over maritime security in the Gulf of Oman.
Key Developments
- India की Ministry of External Affairs ने इस घटना को “गहराई से चिंताजनक” कहा और इसे चल रहे क्षेत्रीय संघर्ष, संभवतः Iran‑संबंधी तनावों से जोड़ा।
- The incident follows a U.S.‑led strike on the oil tanker M/T Marivex on 8 जून 2026, which was described by CENT as a “non‑compliant vessel”.
- India की embassy in Oman Omani authorities के साथ एक Search and Rescue ऑपरेशन का समन्वय कर रही है; Settebello के 24 में से 21 crew members बचाए जा चुके हैं, जबकि तीन अभी भी गायब हैं।
- India ने UNSC को de‑escalation और safe navigation को पुनर्स्थापित करने के लिए एक diplomatic solution की ओर धकेलने का आग्रह किया।
Important Facts
The commercial vessel Settebello was carrying about 24 Indian crew members. The earlier attack on M/T Marivex involved a Palau‑flagged tanker carrying another 24 Indian sailors. According to Gulf of Oman operations, the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN‑72) launched an F/A‑18 Super Hornet that fired a precision munition into Marivex’s engineering and steering spaces after the crew allegedly failed to obey commands.
Non‑compliant vessels have been a focus of U.S. naval actions; CENTCOM reported disabling seven such vessels and redirecting 134 compliant ships since the blockade began on ...
शीर्षक: India ने Settebello पर US‑backed attack की निंदा की, जो maritime security और diplomatic stakes को उजागर करता है।