Indian sailors were killed during a US military strike on an oil tanker on June 26, 2026.
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Updated Jun 26
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Indian sailors were killed during a US military strike on an oil tanker on June 26, 2026.
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US Navy conducted operations targeting tankers from Venezuela, Russia, and Iran, while also increasing presence near Sri Lanka's coast.Also in this story
- The US issued a formal alert regarding maritime activity, noting vessels suspected of sanctions violations.
- A US Navy drone boat rescued a pilot after being attacked by Iranian forces.
- Iran has escalated tensions by barring passage of Israeli vessels, rejecting reports on uranium transfers, and firing shots near US destroyers in the Indian Ocean.
- US forces are conducting maritime enforcement operations in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka, targeting MT Davina involved in Iranian oil trade.