The fragile peace of the Arabian Sea has been shattered. Three Indian sailors are missing, presumed in the water, after a US military strike struck an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The UK Maritime Trade Operations office reports the vessel, reportedly Iranian-linked, was targeted late yesterday.
Now begins the grim search for the missing men, a reminder that geopolitical games are always played with human lives. On the streets of Mumbai, families wait for news that may never come. The Indian government has yet to comment, but flags will be lowered.
This is not a story about sanctions or naval strategy. It is about three men who went to sea to earn a living and may never return home.
