India lodged a strong protest with the US after a US military strike off Oman's coast targeted a merchant vessel, resulting in three Indian crew members missing and 21 others rescued.

near Oman, Gulf of Oman, New Delhi

Who

India, US, Jason Meeks, Indian External Affairs Ministry, US military, US Central Command

What

When

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:05:00 GMT · 3h 34m ago

Where

near Oman, Gulf of Oman, New Delhi ·

Why

The US military strike reportedly targeted the commercial vessel MT Settebello for allegedly violating a blockade on Iran by heading to Iran for oil transport.

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This incident has led to India summoning the senior US diplomat in India and calling for de-escalation of tensions and unimpeded navigation in the region, highlighting potential risks to commercial shipping and international relations.

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The Economic Times
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/india-summons-us-diplomat-over-ship-strike-off-near-oman/articleshow/131643550.cms
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