March 12, 2026 12:35 PM

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Indian Crew Member Killed in Attack on US-Owned Tanker Near Basra, Iraq

An Indian crew member lost his life after a US-owned crude oil tanker was attacked near Basra in Iraq. In a social media post, Indian Embassy in Iraq said that the tanker Safesea Vishnu, was sailing under the Marshall Islands flag. It added that the remaining 15 Indian crew have been evacuated to a ...

March 12, 2026 12:11 PM

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Tensions Escalate in Persian Gulf After Maritime Attack Near Iraq and UAE

Tensions in West Asia have intensified after a reported maritime attack in the Persian Gulf involving commercial vessels near Iraq and the United Arab Emirates. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued an urgent “ATTACK” warning following a serious maritime security incident in th...