Caught In The Crossfire: Why Indian Sailors In The Gulf Are Being Drawn Into US-Iran War
Last Updated:June 12, 2026, 12:46 IST The deadliest incident involved MT Settebello, a Palau-flagged tanker that was attacked by US in the Gulf of Oman. Three Indian sailors were killed. The Strait of Hormuz has emerged as a key bottleneck in the US-Iran conflict, with disruptions to the strategic waterway becoming a major sticking point…