Inside the Deadly U.S. Airstrike on a Shadow Fleet Tanker

A US airstrike on a tanker ship in the Gulf of Oman resulted in the deaths of three Indian sailors. Evidence indicates that the ship was stationary at the time of the strike, suggesting it may not have posed an immediate threat. The tanker had been involved in offshore oil transfers, a practice that can be considered high-risk and potentially illicit. The incident highlights the complexities of maritime operations in the region, where ships often engage in secretive and potentially dangerous activities.

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