US strikes kill Indian sailors off Oman
Analysis based on 236 articles · First reported Apr 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Indian equity markets plunged over 2% on July 8 after Trump signaled the end of US-Iran peace talks, with Nifty 50 falling below 24,000 and Sensex dropping over 1,600 points. The rupee weakened to 95.33 against the US dollar, while Brent Crude surged nearly 4% to $76.71 per barrel, raising concerns about imported inflation and fiscal pressure on India.
In June 2026, a series of US Navy attacks on commercial vessels off the coast of Oman resulted in the deaths of three Indian seafarers and heightened tensions between India and the United States. The US, enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports since April 13, disabled three foreign-flagged tankers carrying Indian crew: MT Marivex (June 8), MT Settebello (June 10), and MT Jalveer (June 11). Three Indian sailors on MT Settebello were killed. India summoned US Charge d'Affaires Jason Meeks twice, lodged strong protests, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conveyed India's condemnation to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who emphasized compliance with the blockade. The Indian Directorate General of Shipping restricted deployment of Indian seafarers to conflict zones. US President Donald Trump declared peace negotiations with Iran 'over' and launched airstrikes, while Iran retaliated with missile attacks on US-linked targets. The events caused Indian stock markets to fall sharply, the rupee to weaken, and crude oil prices to rise. International bodies including the UN and IMO condemned the attacks. Domestic political opposition criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response.
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