US Treasury chief Bessent moved to military base after Iranian threats, sources say

Four crew members, including one Indian national, were injured when a projectile struck a Liberia-flagged vessel in the Gulf, officials said on Wednesday.

“On Nov 10, Liberia-flagged VLCC MT FUJAIRAH ENERGY, carrying 6 Indian seafarers, was hit by a projectile…,” Indian Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on X.

Sonowal said the vessel was transiting to Dubai and four crew members sustained injuries in the attack, including one Indian national. “The remaining 18 crew members, including the other five Indian seafarers, are safe,” he said.

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On Nov 10, Liberia-flagged VLCC MT FUJAIRAH ENERGY, carrying 6 Indian seafarers, was hit by a projectile while transiting the Persian Gulf from Al Ruwais to Dubai.

Four crew members sustained injuries in the attack, including one Indian national, who…

Sonowal said India is “continuously monitoring the situation” and remains in close contact with the shipping company to ensure the ongoing security, medical care and wellbeing of the seafarers.

Araghchi criticises Rubio over US policy towards Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticised US Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Washington's policy towards Iran, accusing American officials of pursuing a failed approach.

In a post on X, he wrote, “8 years ago a cartoon character like Pompeo said Iranians must follow White House diktat ‘if they want to eat’. Today, Rubio—whose fellow Cubans are victims of same policy—repeats that drivel."

8 years ago a cartoon character like Pompeo said Iranians must follow White House diktat “if they want to eat”. Today, Rubio—whose fellow Cubans are victims of same policy—repeats that drivel.

Forget about the inhumanity. It's the delusions that are producing failed U.S. policy. pic.twitter.com/ZnXjtgiLvt