Indian Seafarers Missing After Attack on Tanker off Oman

Three Indian seafarers are still missing after 21 other Indian mariners were rescued following an attack on their tanker off the coast of Oman, India's foreign ministry said on Wednesday. 

"We condemn the attack on the commercial vessel Settebello off the coast of Oman, earlier today," the ministry said in a statement. 

"Our embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Omani authorities in the



ongoing search and rescue operation."

Maritime officials said the oil products tanker had been hit in a suspected US missile strike. "This was likely the result of U.S. operations to blockade Iranian ports," British maritime security group Ambrey said. 

"In the past, crews have been warned to gather on the bow of a vessel before an attack on the stern." A second maritime security source also said the vessel was likely to have been hit by a US missile.