'Lethal actions against commercial shipping not justified': Jaishankar to Rubio
Published 12 June 2026 ยท india
Jaishankar's remarks came in the aftermath of a US military strike on the commercial tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman, which claimed the
Jaishankar's remarks came in the aftermath of a US military strike on the commercial tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman, which claimed the lives of three Indian crew members. The vessel was targeted on Wednesday after US forces alleged that it had breached the naval blockade imposed on Iranian ports. Of the 24 Indian nationals aboard the tanker, 21 were rescued, while three were later confirmed dead.
Published: June 13, 2026 โข 3:02 AM IST ยท Updated: June 13, 2026 โข 3:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Jaishankar's remarks came in the aftermath of a US military strike on the commercial tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman, which claimed the lives of three Indian crew members.
The vessel was targeted on Wednesday after US forces alleged that it had breached the naval blockade imposed on Iranian ports.
Of the 24 Indian nationals aboard the tanker, 21 were rescued, while three were later confirmed dead.