'It's a rough profession': What Trump said on three Indian seafarers who died in Strait of Hormuz attack
Reacting to reports that three Indian seafarers were killed in an attack near the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed concern
Reacting to reports that three Indian seafarers were killed in an attack near the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed concern, calling it a “rough profession” and said countries are working together to address such incidents. "I heard about that, it's a rough profession and we work together on it. This has been happening throughout time but we work together...," the US president said. Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What did Trump say about the Indian seafarers who died in the Strait of Hormuz? ⌵ Trump expressed concern over the deaths of three Indian seafarers, calling it a 'rough profession' and mentioned that countries are collaborating to address such incidents. 2 Why did PM Modi emphasize the need for secure maritime routes at the G7 summit? ⌵ PM Modi highlighted the importance of secure maritime routes to ensure the safety of seafarers and stated that all countries must work together to prevent fears that hinder their duties. 3 How did the US respond to the deaths of the Indian seafarers following the attacks on merchant ships?
⌵ The Indian government summoned the US charge d'affaires, expressing that the US military's strikes on vessels with Indian crew were unacceptable and raised concerns over maritime safety. 4 Should countries take action to protect seafarers after incidents like the one in the Strait of Hormuz? ⌵ Yes, countries are urged to collaborate on ensuring maritime security and protecting seafarers to avoid further tragic incidents and instill confidence in global trade. 5 What measures did India propose for enhancing maritime security during the G7 summit? ⌵ India proposed working with international partners to bolster maritime security, emphasizing that it is a collective responsibility to keep sea routes secure for the safety of seafarers. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing an outreach session of the G7 summit, said that all countries must ensure that maritime routes remain secure and that seafarers can perform their duties without fear. Modi raised the issue a day ahead of his bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump. Last week, three merchant ships with Indian crew came under US attack off the Oman coast.
One of them was MT Settebello, which led to three deaths - Aditya Sharma, Shivanand Chaurasiya, Patnala Suresh -- while the others were rescued. Two of the bodies were repatriated to the country on Wednesday, according to an official statement. The Indian Embassy is coordinating with the family of the deceased and the Omani authorities to facilitate the repatriation of the mortal remains to India. "The mortal remains of Mr Aditya Sharma and Mr Shivanand Chaurasiya, who tragically lost their lives in the attack on MT Settebello, have been repatriated to India," the Indian Embassy in Muscat said on X. The mission, however, did not provide any details regarding the body of the third deceased Indian seafarer, Patnala Suresh. "Our heartfelt condolences remain with their families during this difficult time," the Indian mission added. This comes a day after 21 rescued Indian seafarers from the same Palau-flagged vessel MT Settebello were repatriated to India. Trump pledges support to India if Modi in the leader: ‘If they are attacked…’ US President Donald Trump, as a sign of unwavering support to India, stated that Washington will help India if the nation is attacked, provided Narendra Modi is the leader.
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