Indian Killed in Iran Strike on US Oil Tanker Safesea Vishnu

An Indian national was killed in the Safesea Vishnu attack by Iran. The attack targeted two oil tankers, one of which was owned by a United States company.

​The incident occurred during a period of heightened conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.

Indian National Dies During Safesea Vishnu Attack By Iran

An Indian national lost his life when Iran attacked two oil tankers near Iraq’s coast, including one owned by a US firm.

​The attack took place while regional tensions remained unresolved.

For the first time, Iran has targeted oil tankers as per their warning: ‘Not a litre of oil’ will pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

This narrow waterway is of utmost importance, as many global oil shipments pass through this route.

​Sources say the oil tanker Safesea Vishnu, which was sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, was owned by a US company.

​The fatal attack happened near Khor Al Zubair port in Iraq’s territorial waters. During the incident, one Indian sailor lost his life, while other crew members escaped unhurt and were later taken to Basra in southern Iraq.

Videos on Social Media Show Massive Explosion

The videos circulating on social media show a massive explosion and a huge fire on two oil tankers.

According to the ship-tracking website TankerTrackers.com, the tankers were loaded with 400,000 barrels of Iraqi crude oil.

​Iran Attack on US Oil Tanker: What Does It Mean?

According to experts, Iran’s attack onExperts say Iran’s attack on the US oil tanker was a warning.

Iran urged the United States to halt strikes on Iran and its allied groups. A strategy to prevent Washington from further intensifying the conflict.

Among the two tankers attacked, Safesea Vishnu was owned by the US-based firm Safesea Transport Inc., and Zefyros was operated by a Greek shipping firm.

The company is mourning the loss of an Indian killed in an attack by Iran.

How Is Safesea Vishnu

Revealing facts about the Safesea Vishnu, a maritime tracking platform, VesselFinder said it is a crude oil tanker established in 2007.

​The vessel is 228.6 metres long and 32.57 metres wide. It has a capacity of 73,976 tonnes.

India Condemns Iranian Shipping Attack

India had also condemned the Iranian attack on a cargo ship under the flag of Thailand.

The ship was sailing towards Gujarat’s Kandla Port when it was attacked by an Iranian projectile when it was heading towards India.

India’s MEA Takes Note of the Shipping Incident

Taking note of the incident, India’s Ministry of External Affairs called the attacks on commercial ships "threatening" in its statement.

IRGS Takes The Responsibility for the Attack

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps admitted they were behind the attack. According to them, the Thai ship ignored the warnings and entered the Strait of Hormuz.

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