The Settebello Shock
The historic defense and maritime partnership between India and the United States faces its most profound operational strain following the kinetic targeting of the commercial tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. On June 10, 2026, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) disabled the Palau-flagged vessel using precision munitions after the crew allegedly failed to comply with repeated enforcement directions regarding the unilateral U.S. maritime blockade of Iran-related shipping. While Omani...
