Families of seafarers killed in Strait of Hormuz demand to know who is accountable
US military forces have struck three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the deaths of three Indian seafarers. The US claims the vessels were violating a blockade on Iranian ports, while the Indian government has condemned the attacks.
Why it matters
The incident highlights escalating tensions in the Gulf region and the growing danger to international merchant mariners caught in geopolitical conflicts.
Three tankers have been struck by the US military over the past week, killing at least three people. ( US CENTCOM )
The article reports on the incident by presenting both the US military's justification and the Indian government's condemnation without taking a side.
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