Families of three Indian sailors killed in a recent incident in the Strait of Hormuz are demanding to know who is accountable for their deaths. The sailors were aboard the MT Settebello, a Palau-flagged tanker, when it was struck by US forces.
According to reports, US forces fired 'precision munitions' into the engine room of the vessel. The attack was part of ongoing tensions in the region, though specific details of the operation remain unclear. The three Indian nationals were among the crew killed in the strike.
Relatives of the deceased have called for a transparent investigation and accountability from the involved parties. 'We want to know why this happened and who gave the order,' said a family member, speaking on condition of anonymity. The Indian government has also sought clarification from US officials regarding the incident.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments, has seen increased military activity in recent months. The US military has not yet released an official statement on the incident, and the exact circumstances leading to the strike are still under review.
