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"Incident highlights evolving security challenges": Directorate General of
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
An Indian crew member was killed after the US-owned tanker Safesea Vishnu was attacked by an explosive-laden speedboat near Basra, Iraq. India confirmed that 15 other Indian sailors were successfully evacuated and are receiving diplomatic assistance as regional maritime security challenge
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Indian crew member killed in attack on US-owned oil tanker near Iraq; 15 o
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
An Indian crew member was killed after the US-owned tanker Safesea Vishnu was attacked near Basra, Iraq, on March 11. The Indian Embassy in Baghdad confirmed that 15 other Indian sailors were successfully evacuated and are receiving assistance as regional maritime tensions continue to esc
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UK Maritime Organisation says 3 Merchant Vessels struck by projectiles in
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Two oil tankers caught fire near Iraq after being struck by an "unknown projectile," with UKMTO reporting all crew are "evacuated and safe." This follows a surge in maritime attacks amid regional conflict, drawing a sharp response from India and warnings from President Trump regarding the
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One Indian killed in attack on oil tanker off Muscat, Embassy of India in
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"The Embassy of India expresses its deepest condolences on the tragic demise of an Indian national on board MKD Vyom. The Embassy is in close coordination with the local authorities in Oman to facilitate the safe and early repatriation of our nationals on board the vessel. We remain commi
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Oman: Palau-flagged oil tanker targeted off Musandam amid raging regional
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Following the reported deaths of Iran's Supreme Leader and top military chiefs in US-Israeli strikes, regional tensions have erupted. While an oil tanker was targeted off Oman, Iran has launched retaliatory strikes against US-linked targets in several Gulf states, sparking fears of an esc
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US, Israeli officials discuss concerns over Gulf of Oman tanker attack: St
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US] August 4 (ANI/Sputnik): US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman discussed a shared concern about the recent attack on the oil tanker MV Mercer Street during a meeting with Israeli National Security Adviser Eyal Hulata and Senior Foreign Policy Adviser Shimrit Meir, State D
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Israeli PM urges global action against Iran over tanker attack
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Jerusalem [Palestine], August 3 (ANI/Xinhua): Israel is gathering international support for action against Iran over an alleged attack on an Israeli-managed oil tanker in the Gulf last week, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Tuesday.
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US launched cyber strikes on Iranian spy group after oil tanker attacks: O
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jun 23 (ANI): The United States Cyber Command (USCC) had last week launched cyber strikes against an Iranian intelligence group in the wake of recent attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf region, officials familiar with the matter said.
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US Army recovers finger prints from Japanese oil tanker attacked in Oman
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Dubai [UAE], Jun 19 (ANI): The US Navy on Wednesday said it has collected biometric information including fingerprints from the body of one of two oil tankers that were attacked in the Gulf of Oman last week.
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US plans to send additional force in Gulf region after tanker attacks
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jun 17 (ANI): Washington is expected to discuss in detail this week whether to send an additional military force of the United States to the Middle East in the wake of last week's attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman.
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