Third ship with Indian crew attacked near Oman in four days

A day after the U.S. forces attacked tanker Settebello and killed three Indian seafarers, another vessel, MV Jalveer, was attacked under similar circumstances near Oman on Thursday (June 11, 2026). This is the third such incident in four days. Jalveer is a Guinea-Bissau flagged asphalt tanker.

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Reports said there are 20 Indian seafarers onboard Jalveer. “We have learnt of an incident involving a vessel off Shinas port of Oman, earlier today [June 11, 2026]. We are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with the local authorities for further details,” the Indian Embassy in Oman wrote on X.

Confirming the attack, the Forward Seamen’s Union of India general secretary Manoj Yadav told The Hindu, “Details are coming in, but the ship has been attacked. It has Indian crew on board.”

A source in the shipping industry said that like Settebello, Jalveer too was anchored. “We suspect this to be another attack froWest Asia war LIVE: Third ship with Indian crew attacked near Oman in four daysm the U.S. forces. We don’t know why they are targeting ships that are anchored as per their instructions.” The source was referring to the U.S. blockade of ships in the Gulf of Oman.

Issuing an alert, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said: “UKMTO has received a report of an incident 21NM northeast of Sohar, Oman. Local authorities have reported a tanker has experienced a fire in the engine room. No environmental impact has been reported. Authorities continue to investigate.”

Condoling the deaths of sailors aboard Settebello, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal posted on X on Thursday, “It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello. Sadly, three Indian seafarers initially reported missing are now confirmed dead after bodies have been located and identified. This is a profound loss to our maritime family. The Modi Govt stands firmly with the bereaved during this difficult hour and is fully committed to supporting the next of kin. I have directed officials to ensure immediate repatriation of the rescued crew members and swift return of the mortal remains of the deceased for their final rites.”

On June 8, the U.S. attacked oil tanker Marivex off the Oman coast with “precision munitions” fired from an F18 jet.

The attacks come amid renewed tensions in the Iran war where the ceasefire has all but collapsed. After Iran brought down a U.S. helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, the two countries have been trading strikes.