India Lodges Strong Protest With US After 3 Indians Killed At Sea During Attacks On Merchant Ships

India has formally lodged a strong protest with the United States after three Indian seafarers died during attacks on merchant vessels. These incidents occurred in and around the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional tensions. Consequently, India has summoned a US diplomat for the second time to address the repeated attacks on ships carrying Indian crew members, emphasizing the critical need for maritime security in these volatile waters.