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US disables Iran-bound tanker in Gulf of Oman; Indian crew safe after fire - Reuters

US disables Iran-bound tanker in Gulf of Oman; Indian crew safe after fire - Reuters

US disables Iran-bound tanker in Gulf of Oman; Indian crew safe after fire Reuters

June 8, 2026 at 06:27 PM Original source
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"We are coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs, our Indian missions abroad, the Indian Navy, and the Ministry of Defence to ensure their safety."

— Opesh Kumar Sharma , Executive

"We are coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs, our Indian missions abroad, the Indian Navy, and the Ministry of Defence to ensure their safety."

— Opesh Kumar Sharma , Executive

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US disables Iran-bound tanker in Gulf of Oman; Indian crew safe after fire - Reuters
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US Disables Tanker; Indian Crew Safe After Fire
MarineLinkvia ai 1 quote 1 person

The US military disabled the Palau-flagged M/T Marivex in the Gulf of Oman after it violated the blockade by attempting to sail to Iran. A fire was reported on the vessel, but all 24 Indian crew members were rescued and are safe.

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Xinhua News Agencyvia ai

U.S. forces disabled the Palau-flagged M/T Marivex in the Gulf of Oman after it attempted to sail to Iran, violating the blockade. The crew failed to comply with directions from U.S. forces, leading to the intervention. All 24 Indian crew members were rescued and are safe.

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US disables Iran-bound tanker in Gulf of Oman; Indian crew safe after fire
The Straits Timesvia ai 1 quote 1 person

US forces disabled the Palau-flagged M/T Marivex in the Gulf of Oman after it attempted to sail to Iran, violating the blockade. A fire was reported on board, but all 24 Indian crew members were rescued and are safe.

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Seatrade Maritime Newsvia ai

A fire was reported on the Palau-flagged M/T Marivex off the coast of Oman. The Indian Navy rescued all 24 Indian crew members, who are safe. The vessel was previously sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control in December 2025.

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Tensions in the Gulf: U.S. Forces Disable Oil Tanker Near Iran
Devdiscoursevia ai

US forces disabled the Palau-flagged M/T Marivex in the Gulf of Oman after it attempted to sail to an Iranian port, violating the US blockade. A fire was reported on board, but all 24 Indian crew members were rescued and are safe.

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US military disables vessel that violated Iran port blockade
The Economic Timesvia ai

The U.S. military disabled the Palau-flagged M/T Marivex in the Gulf of Oman after it violated the blockade by attempting to sail to Iran. The crew failed to comply with directions from U.S. forces, leading to the intervention. All 24 Indian crew members were rescued and are safe.

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