Indian Sailors Killed In Attack Near Strait Of Hormuz, Spark Safety Concerns

On 11 June 2026, three Indian sailors were confirmed dead after a US strike on an oil tanker off Oman near the Strait of Hormuz. India's government confirmed the deaths, and Reuters reported a separate incident. The Jerusalem Post describes the strikes as enforcing a US blockade of the strait.

US strikes on ships off Oman continued after the deaths, according to the New York Times. Khaleej Times says three Indian-crewed oil tankers were attacked by the US military off Oman in one week, and Gulf News reports a fresh Indian vessel incident off Oman's Shinas port. The events raised safety concerns for Indian seafarers.