24 Indian sailors rescued from ship hit by U.S. missile
US forces disabled the *Marivex* tanker on 8 June 2026 after alleged blockade violations, but all 24 Indian sailors were swiftly evacuated and are safe. - (8 June, *the-Hindu/Times of India/Centcom*) An F/A-18 Super Hornet fired a precision munition into engineering and steering spaces; *Marivex* was then “no longer sailing to Iran.” - (8 June, *the-Hindu/Hindustan Times*) Distress audio claimed missile attack and fire; officials also said the tanker was **unladen** and well clear of the Strait of Hormuz. - (8 June evening, *Hindustan Times/India’s embassy*) The **Oman Air Force** evacuated the crew by helicopter to Masirah Island; the embassy thanked Omani authorities. - (Earlier recent days, *Hindustan Times*) Reported OFAC blacklisting and multiple attempts to evade blockade warnings raise questions about sanctions enforcement and maritime risk. > How it looks like:
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