Iranian Attacks Target Oil Tankers Amid Escalating US-Iran Conflict
A Bahamas-flagged oil tanker, the Sonangol Namibe, was attacked by an Iranian remote-controlled boat near Iraq's Khor al Zubair port, with 10 Indian seafarers onboard. This incident is part of a series of assaults on vessels in the Gulf, with nine tankers targeted since the conflict escalated on March 1. Three Indian seamen have died in related attacks. The crisis has led to over 200 ships remaining at anchor off major Gulf producers, with India seeking clarity on insurance for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Unions are urging the Indian government to protect approximately 23,000 seamen in the region.
Published 1 day ago • 06 Mar 2026, 05:19 AM IST