An Indian crew member has been killed in an attack on a US-owned ship near Iraq's Basra port, while 15 others have been rescued.
The attack occurred on March 11, 2026, when the Safesea Vishnu, a crude oil tanker sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, was targeted near Basra.
The Indian embassy in Baghdad has confirmed the death of the crew member and expressed condolences to the family.
The Iraqi authorities are investigating the incident, which has raised concerns over the safety of maritime navigation and oil activities in the region.
The attack is the latest in a series of incidents involving ships in the Middle East, where the US and Iran are engaged in a conflict.
