US CENTCOM
Coverage of US CENTCOM in the Nexus archive.
- US attack kills three Indian sailors in Gulf of Oman
The US military struck a Palau-flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman, killing three Indian sailors. India summoned the deputy head of the US mission in Delhi after the third such attack this week. The US accused the vessel of violating its Iran port blockade.
- Third suspected US strike this week hits Indian-crewed tanker off Oman
A third suspected US strike this week hit the Indian-crewed asphalt tanker Jalveer off Oman's port of Shinas, causing a fire near its engine room and funnel. All 20 Indian crew members were reported safe, with evacuation coordinated by the Royal Navy of Oman. The incident follows two prior strikes on Indian-crewed tankers in the region, with British maritime companies suggesting the fire may be linked to US operations targeting Iranian ports.
- Three Indian seafarers killed in US attack off Oman coast: Indian minister
Three Indian seafarers were killed in a US attack on the Settebello oil tanker off the coast of Oman. The US Centcom claimed the strike was 'precision' and targeted the vessel for carrying Iranian oil and non-compliance with US forces' instructions.
- CENTCOM: ‘Safe path’ through Hormuz is US priority in ‘Project Freedom’
US CENTCOM prioritizes securing safe routes and blockading Iran in Hormuz as part of Project Freedom. The main goal is to ensure a safe path through the region. This is according to US CENTCOM spokesman Tim Hawkins.