US strikes on three commercial tankers this week, accused of moving Iranian oil, resulted in the deaths of three Indian nationals and prompted India to summon US Charge d’Affaires Jason Meeks.

How this affects you

The incident highlights the growing vulnerability of Indian seafarers, who constitute a large portion of the global maritime workforce, to conflicts in volatile waterways. It also raises significant questions about the legal basis for targeting merchant vessels under international law, potentially setting a precedent for future maritime conflicts.