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Indian cargo vessel sinks in Hormuz Strait amid Iran-US naval firing; one crew member killed

Indian cargo vessel sinks in Hormuz Strait amid Iran-US naval firing; one crew member killed

Rajeev Sharma :- A Gujarat-based cargo vessel sank in the strategically crucial Hormuz Strait after reportedly being caught in crossfire during a naval confrontation between Iranian and American forces late Tuesday night. One Indian crew member lost his life in the incident, while 17 others were rescued safely. The vessel, belonging to Salaya in Gujarat’s Dwarka district, was transporting general cargo from Dubai to Yemen’s Mukalla port. A total of 18 crew members, including an armed guard, were on board. The deceased has been identified as Altaf Talab Ker, who was working in the engine room at the time of…
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