India confirms three Settebello seafarers died

India's shipping minister said the three Indian seafarers first listed as missing after the U.S. strike on the Palau-flagged MT Settebello are confirmed dead after bodies were located and identified. The confirmation turns the blockade-enforcement incident into a confirmed fatal maritime event alongside India's protest and IMO safety concerns.

Why this matters. The death confirmation raises diplomatic and insurance stakes for U.S. blockade enforcement because commercial crews are now confirmed casualties, not just missing personnel. Watch for U.S., India, Oman, operator, and IMO statements on investigation, rules of engagement, and crew recovery.