India has formally lodged a strong protest with the United States after three Indian mariners were k!lled in a U.S. Navy str!ke on a commercial vessel in the Gulf. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and conveyed New Delhi’s serious concerns over the incident. Jaishankar stated that att@cks resulting in the loss of civilian lives aboard commercial ships are unacceptable and stressed that lethal actions against commercial shipping cannot be justified. The diplomatic exchange comes days after three Indian crew members lost their lives when the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello was struck off the coast of Oman. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of Indian seafarers operating in the Gulf region and the security of international maritime trade routes. India has called for accountability and reiterated the importance of protecting civilian shipping and maritime personnel amid rising tensions in the region. . . Follow o...