Disabled oil tanker received dozens of warnings before US opened fire, AP source says (opens original article in a new tab)

A U.S. military operation disabled an oil tanker after it ignored numerous warnings and shows of force, resulting in three Indian sailor deaths, with the U.S. stating the vessel was part of a shadow fleet evading sanctions.

• The disabled oil tanker ignored 60 verbal warnings and eight shows of force before being fired upon by the U.S.
• The U.S. military stated the ship was part of a shadow fleet evading Iranian oil sanctions and attempting to break the blockade.
• Three Indian sailors were killed when U.S. forces fired precision munitions into the engine room of the M/T Settebello.