Key facts
- India has lodged a strong protest with the US over recent naval attacks in the Gulf.
- Three Indian mariners were killed in the attacks.
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar communicated India's protest to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- Jaishankar stated that such lethal actions against commercial shipping are unjustified.
India has summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the US Embassy in New Delhi to lodge a strong protest following US Navy attacks in the Gulf that resulted in the deaths of three Indian mariners. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, reiterating India's objection and stating that "such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified." Three vessels carrying Indian crew came under attack off the Oman coast this week, with one incident leading to the fatalities on Wednesday. The protest highlights India's concern over the safety of its seafarers in international waters.