New Delhi, June 11 -- A total of 3 Indian seafarers have been confirmed dead in second US attack on vessel sailing near Oman coast. India's Shipping and Waterways Minister announced the tragic news on Thursday in a social media post. He confirmed that all three seafarers were onboard Palau-flagged MT Settebello.

Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, in a post on X stated, "It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello. Sadly, three Indian seafarers initially reported missing are now confirmed dead after two bodies were recovered."

Expressing condolences to the families of the bereaved, he added, "I have directed officials to ensure immediate repatriation of the r...