U.S. Airstrike Kills Three Sailors on Stationary Shadow Fleet Tanker in Gulf of Oman
A U.S. airstrike hit a shadow fleet tanker in the Gulf of Oman, killing three Indian sailors. Evidence indicates the vessel was not moving at the time but had been involved in illicit offshore oil transfers.
The United States conducted an airstrike on a tanker belonging to the so-called shadow fleet in the Gulf of Oman, resulting in the deaths of three Indian sailors. According to evidence gathered after the attack, the vessel was stationary at the moment of impact. However, prior to the strike, the tanker had been actively participating in risky offshore oil transfers, a practice often associated with efforts to evade sanctions.
The shadow fleet consists of aging tankers that operate outside conventional shipping regulations, often used to transport oil from sanctioned countries. The exact identity of the tanker and the specific circumstances of the airstrike remain under investigation.
The three deceased sailors were Indian nationals. Their deaths have sparked concerns about the safety of crews on these vessels, which frequently operate in dangerous conditions. The U.S. military has not yet released an official statement regarding the attack.
