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Warning shots fired at tanker carrying 17 Indians

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Warning shots fired at tanker carrying 17 Indians

NEW DELHI: Iran’s coast guard fired “warning” shots at a Togo-flagged chemical tanker MT Chiron 7 carrying 17 Indian seafarers on Saturday, an Iranian shipping ministry official said. All Indian crew members on board the ship are safe, he added.This is the third incident where a foreign-flagged vessel carrying Indian sailors has been targeted by … Read more

Indian sailors face GPS jam, mine warning in Hormuz

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Indian sailors face GPS jam, mine warning in Hormuz

– NEW DELHI: Indian sailors sailing in the Strait of Hormuz are grappling with GPS outages, mine warnings and a lack of clear navigation authorities.Ships in the area reported constant radio broadcasts from maritime channels warning ships not to transit. “Attention all ships…this is the Saipa Navy…no navigation through the Strait of Hormuz…no ships will … Read more