An Indian crew member died in March when attackers struck a U.S.-owned crude oil tanker near Basra, Iraq, shipping and diplomatic officials confirmed Thursday.
Fifteen other sailors aboard the vessel were evacuated safely after the assault in waters near Iraq’s southern oil-export hub.
Indian consular staff identified the deceased seafarer and notified relatives while coordinating with the operator on casualty reports.
The attack underscored continuing security risks for commercial tankers in the northern Gulf despite naval patrols.
Investigators have not publicly named the assailants, and shipping agencies urged heightened watch protocols for crews of similar nationality mixes.
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