US-Israel-Iran War Highlights: India Says 3 National Missing After Attack On Vessel Off Oman Coast
The US and Iran escalated military strikes after Washington launched self-defense operations in southern Iran following the downing of a US Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by targeting US military positions in Bahrain and Jordan, while India reported three missing nationals after a missile attack on the commercial vessel *Settebello* off Oman’s coast, with 21 rescued." "article": "The US and Iran exchanged military strikes, threatening a fragile ceasefire announced in April. The escalation began after the US military conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran in response to the downing of a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. This marks the second US aircraft shot down by Iran since the conflict intensified. Iran retaliated by launching attacks on US military positions in Bahrain and Jordan, with Kuwait also reporting strikes. The exchange represents the most severe challenge to the ceasefire, which had already faced strain over the weekend when Iran and Israel briefly resumed hostilities. India’s Ministry of External Affairs confirmed three Indian nationals are missing after a missile struck the commercial vessel *Settebello* off Oman’s coast, while 21 crew members were rescued. The Palau-flagged tanker transmitted a distress call reporting an engine room hit by a missile and a subsequent fire. Meanwhile, Iran’s ambassador in Vienna criticized a UN nuclear watchdog resolution demanding access to Iranian nuclear sites, calling it politically motivated and counterproductive. The resolution, passed by the International Atomic Energy Agency, was dismissed as an obstacle to ongoing US-Iran negotiations. US President Donald Trump vowed further strikes against Iran, accusing Tehran’s negotiators of deceit. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded by reaffirming Iran’s stance against threats, stating the country would stand firm against pressure. The Strait of Hormuz blockade has also disrupted global energy markets, with Shell’s CEO warning of unprecedented disruptions to oil production.
The US and Iran exchanged military strikes, threatening a fragile ceasefire announced in April. The escalation began after the US military conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran in response to the downing of a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. This marks the second US aircraft shot down by Iran since the conflict intensified. Iran retaliated by launching attacks on US military positions in Bahrain and Jordan, with Kuwait also reporting strikes. The exchange represents the most severe challenge to the ceasefire, which had already faced strain over the weekend when Iran and Israel briefly resumed hostilities. India’s Ministry of External Affairs confirmed three Indian nationals are missing after a missile struck the commercial vessel *Settebello* off Oman’s coast, while 21 crew members were rescued. The Palau-flagged tanker transmitted a distress call reporting an engine room hit by a missile and a subsequent fire. Meanwhile, Iran’s ambassador in Vienna criticized a UN nuclear watchdog resolution demanding access to Iranian nuclear sites, calling it politically motivated and counterproductive. The resolution, passed by the International Atomic Energy Agency, was dismissed as an obstacle to ongoing US-Iran negotiations. US President Donald Trump vowed further strikes against Iran, accusing Tehran’s negotiators of deceit. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded by reaffirming Iran’s stance against threats, stating the country would stand firm against pressure. The Strait of Hormuz blockade has also disrupted global energy markets, with Shell’s CEO warning of unprecedented disruptions to oil production.
This content was automatically generated and/or translated by AI. It may contain inaccuracies. Please refer to the original sources for verification.