Indian Seafarer Dies In Deadly Strike On US Tanker By Iran; 15 Crew Members Rescued

An Indian crew member has been killed in a brazen attack on the US-owned crude oil tanker Safesea Vishnu, which sails under the Marshall Islands flag. The incident occurred near Basra, Iraq, on 11 March 2026, as confirmed by the Indian Embassy in Baghdad.The embassy expressed profound sorrow, extending deepest condolences to the deceased’s family while noting that the remaining 15 Indian crew
An Indian crew member has been killed in a brazen attack on the US-owned crude oil tanker Safesea Vishnu, which sails under the Marshall Islands flag. The incident occurred near Basra, Iraq, on 11 March 2026, as confirmed by the Indian Embassy in Baghdad.The embassy expressed profound sorrow, extending deepest condolences to the deceased’s family while noting that the remaining 15 Indian crew
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