'All 24 crew members safe': MEA confirms MT Marivex had contact with U.S. Navy before missile strike

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Palau-flagged tanker that caught fire after it was attacked by the US Navy off the coast of Oman was black-listed and sanctioned by the US and its 24 crew Indian crew members were safely rescued. The vessel, MT Marivex, made four attempts to evade the US blockade of Iranian ports, people familiar with the matter said. The vessel caught fire after it was hit by missile on Monday. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the vessel was disabled off the coast of Oman. Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can sup

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