An Iranian attack on a US-owned crude oil tanker near Basra, Iraq, has killed one Indian crew member, according to the Indian Embassy in Baghdad. The incident occurred in Iraqi waters, and the remaining 15 Indian crew members aboard the Marshall Islands-flagged vessel 'Safe Sea Vishnu' were evacuated to safety. The embassy confirmed the death and said it is in contact with the rescued sailors and Iraqi authorities to provide necessary assistance.

Following the attack near Basra, another oil tanker in the Persian Gulf caught fire. Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB reported that the country has claimed responsibility for the assault, stating that underwater drone strikes destroyed two oil tankers in the Persian Gulf. The embassy’s statement on social media emphasized ongoing coordination with local authorities.

The incident adds to a series of maritime attacks in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, where tensions have escalated amid regional hostilities involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.