US Military Strikes on Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
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US Military, Indian Government, Indian Seafarers
Strait of Hormuz
June 6-12, 2026
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US military struck three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz over the past week. Three Indian sailors were killed on the MT Settebello. The US claims the ships violated a blockade of Iranian ports. India has issued a strong protest and summoned the US Charge d'affaires.
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