Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:44pm on 12 Mar 2026,Thursday India Global
An Indian sailor was killed after an Iranian underwater drone and explosive boat attack targeted the US-owned oil tanker Safesea Vishnu near Basra. The strike reportedly came after the vessel ignored warnings from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy amid escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf. The explosion caused heavy damage and a fire onboard, while other crew members were rescued and taken to safety in Basra. The incident highlights growing threats to global shipping routes as the Iran–US–Israel conflict intensifies.
