India has protested U.S. missile attacks on three merchant vessels carrying Indian crew in the Gulf, in which three Indian seafarers aboard Settebello were killed. The U.S. says the vessels violated its blockade and were involved in transporting Iranian oil, but ship operators have disputed these claims and said some of the vessels were stationary when attacked.

India has summoned the US Charge d'Affaires following attacks on merchant vessels carrying Indian sailors near Oman. Three Indian sailors have died in recent incidents. The…

India protests to the US over military strikes on merchant ships, resulting in the deaths of three Indian crew members.

India protests US attacks on commercial shipping in the Gulf of Oman, demanding safety for civilian mariners after three deaths.