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Strait of Hormuz drone strike damages cargo vessel near Oman
A commercial vessel sailing through waters near the Strait of Hormuz was damaged after being struck by a drone-type projectile, triggering renewed concerns over the safety of one of the world’s most critical maritime trade routes. The Singapore-flagged cargo ship Ever Lovely was affected while transiting close to Oman’s maritime zone after exiting the narrow passage. Authorities confirmed the vessel sustained structural damage, but all crew members
Strait of Hormuz drone strike damages cargo vessel near Oman
A commercial vessel sailing through waters near the Strait of Hormuz was damaged after being struck by a drone-type projectile, triggering renewed concerns over the safety of one of the world’s most critical maritime trade routes. The Singapore-flagged cargo ship Ever Lovely was affected while transiting close to Oman’s maritime zone after exiting the narrow passage. Authorities confirmed the vessel sustained structural damage, but all crew members
India Protests US Strike Near Oman That Killed Sailors
India has lodged a strong protest with the United States after three Indian seafarers were confirmed dead following a US strike on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello near the coast of Oman. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and conveyed India’s concern over the deaths of Indian mariners in the Gulf region. Jaishankar said lethal action against commercial shipping was not justi
India Protests US Strike Near Oman That Killed Sailors
India has lodged a strong protest with the United States after three Indian seafarers were confirmed dead following a US strike on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello near the coast of Oman. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and conveyed India’s concern over the deaths of Indian mariners in the Gulf region. Jaishankar said lethal action against commercial shipping was not justi
U.S. Disables M/T Jalveer in Gulf of Oman; 20 Indian Sailors Rescued
U.S. forces disabled the Guinea-Bissau-flagged M/T Jalveer in the Gulf of Oman at 7:20 AM GST on Thursday, June 11, 2026, according to U.S. Central Command. The strike occurred at 11:20 PM ET on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in the United States. CENTCOM said an American aircraft fired two Hellfire missiles into the tanker’s engine room after the crew repeatedly failed to comply with U.S. directions. The command said the vessel was attempting to transport oil from Iran under a blockad
U.S. Disables M/T Jalveer in Gulf of Oman; 20 Indian Sailors Rescued
U.S. forces disabled the Guinea-Bissau-flagged M/T Jalveer in the Gulf of Oman at 7:20 AM GST on Thursday, June 11, 2026, according to U.S. Central Command. The strike occurred at 11:20 PM ET on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in the United States. CENTCOM said an American aircraft fired two Hellfire missiles into the tanker’s engine room after the crew repeatedly failed to comply with U.S. directions. The command said the vessel was attempting to transport oil from Iran under a blockad
India-Oman trade pact opens new Gulf route beyond Hormuz
India-Oman trade pact opens new route to Gulf beyond Hormuz 01-06-2026: The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement has come into effect at a crucial time, giving India a stronger trade and energy link with the Gulf when shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is facing serious disruption. The pact, signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Muscat last year, gives Indian exporters wider duty-free access to the Omani market and streng
India-Oman trade pact opens new Gulf route beyond Hormuz
India-Oman trade pact opens new route to Gulf beyond Hormuz 01-06-2026: The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement has come into effect at a crucial time, giving India a stronger trade and energy link with the Gulf when shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is facing serious disruption. The pact, signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Muscat last year, gives Indian exporters wider duty-free access to the Omani market and streng
Indian Crew Rescued After Cargo Ship Attack Near Oman
India condemned an attack on an Indian-flagged cargo vessel near Oman after all 14 Indian crew members were safely rescued, raising fresh concerns over commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, identified by Indian shipping officials as Haji Ali, sank after a suspected attack in Omani waters on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Indian Crew Rescued After Ship Attack Near Oman India’s Ministry of External Affairs said o
Indian Crew Rescued After Cargo Ship Attack Near Oman
India condemned an attack on an Indian-flagged cargo vessel near Oman after all 14 Indian crew members were safely rescued, raising fresh concerns over commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, identified by Indian shipping officials as Haji Ali, sank after a suspected attack in Omani waters on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Indian Crew Rescued After Ship Attack Near Oman India’s Ministry of External Affairs said o
Explosion of leftover bombs kills 14 IRGC members in northwestern Iran
Explosion kills 14 IRGC members in northwestern Iran On Friday, May 1, 14 members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed in an explosion caused by leftover bombs from the ongoing war. The explosion took place in Zanjan Province, a region in northwestern Iran. This incident marks the largest number of casualties for the IRGC since the US-Iran ceasefi
Explosion of leftover bombs kills 14 IRGC members in northwestern Iran
Explosion kills 14 IRGC members in northwestern Iran On Friday, May 1, 14 members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed in an explosion caused by leftover bombs from the ongoing war. The explosion took place in Zanjan Province, a region in northwestern Iran. This incident marks the largest number of casualties for the IRGC since the US-Iran ceasefi









