US warned tanker nearly 60 times before strike killed 3 Indian sailors off Oman coast
US military disabled a Palau-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Oman, killing three Indian sailors. The tanker ignored verbal warnings and shows of force, including flares and flyovers, as it attempted to violate the US blockade. The US official claims the tanker was involved in shadow fleet activities and sanction evasion, and was given 15 minutes to exit the engine room before being fired upon.