Amid fresh Iran-Israel fighting, fire on board ship with Indian crew in Persian Gulf

A major scare unfolded in the Persian Gulf after the oil tanker MT Marivex caught fire following a reported collision with an unmanned vessel. The incident came as fresh Iran-Israel hostilities raised tensions across one of the world's most critical shipping routes. Indian authorities confirmed that all 24 Indian seafarers on board were safe and that the blaze had been brought under control. The tanker emergency has renewed concerns over maritime security in the Gulf, where commercial shipping faces growing risks as military tensions and missile exchanges once again shake the region.