India Protests U.S. Navy Attacks on Indian-Crewed Ships Off Oman
Over four days in June 2026, the U.S. Navy attacked three foreign-flagged tankers—Marivex, Settebello, and Jalveer—off the coast of Oman, killing three Indian sailors and endangering dozens more. India summoned U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Jason Meeks twice and External Affairs Minister Jaishankar protested to Secretary Rubio, demanding an end to strikes. The U.S. CENTCOM justified the attacks as enforcing sanctions against Iranian oil shipments. India called for de-escalation and unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
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All 20 Indian crew members of MT Jalveer safely return home after attack off Oman
The Indian mission in Muscat confirmed that all 20 Indian crew members of the Guinea-Bissau-flagged MT Jalveer have safely returned home. The crew was evacuated on June 11 after their vessel came under attack off an Oman port. Indian Ambassador to Oman Prashant Pise interacted with the crew in Muscat before their repatriation. The rescued Indians thanked the Indian mission and Omani authorities for their prompt response. This was the third instance in four days of a merchant ship with Indian crew being attacked by U.S. military forces off the Oman coast. Previous attacks included the MT Marivex (all 24 Indian crew rescued) and the MT Settebello (three Indian sailors killed). India stated that all three strikes came from the U.S. Navy.
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India's Ambassador to Oman, Prashant Pise, met with 20 Indian crew members of the Guinea-Bissau-flagged tanker MT Jalveer in Muscat on June 15, 2026, ahead of their repatriation to India. The crew were safely evacuated ashore in coordination with Omani authorities following an incident on June 11. This was the third attack on a merchant ship carrying Indian crew off the Oman coast in four days. The US Navy disabled a Palau-flagged tanker with 24 Indian seafarers on June 8 (MT Marivex, all rescued), and struck another Palau-flagged tanker (MT Settebello) on June 10, killing three of 24 Indian sailors. India confirmed that all three strikes came from the US Navy. The Indian embassy reiterated its commitment to assisting Indian nationals in distress.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Can India protect its seafarers in the Gulf? | Explained
The article examines the crisis following U.S. Navy missile attacks on three merchant vessels carrying Indian crew members in the Gulf region in June 2026. On June 8, 10, and 11, the U.S. Navy fired Hellfire missiles at the tankers Marivex, Settebello, and Jalveer, killing three Indian seafarers aboard Settebello. India summoned U.S. Embassy representative Jason Meeks to lodge a strong protest, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated India's protest to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who cited violations of the American blockade and illicit transport of Iranian oil. The article details that approximately 23,000 Indian seafarers are in the broader Gulf region, with many on foreign-flagged ships, complicating India's legal options. It also discusses U.S. sanctions imposed on the vessels for alleged Iranian connections and the conflicting accounts from ship operators who deny any Iranian links or communications from the U.S. Navy.
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India has strongly protested to the United States for the second time in three days after US attacks on three ships with Indian crew killed three Indian seafarers near the Strait of Hormuz. The External Affairs Ministry summoned US Charge d'Affaires Jason Meeks, calling the use of lethal force against civilian shipping 'unacceptable'. The ships, though foreign-flagged, have deeper Indian connections including potential ownership and management, and were involved in Iranian oil trade with India. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump accused Iran of carrying out drone attacks on Indian ships, which he claimed were rebuffed by the US. The incident comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled meeting with Trump at the G-7 summit in France. Iran's foreign ministry described the US strikes as 'attacks on Indian commercial vessels'.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar that violations of the American blockade and illicit transport of Iranian oil through the Strait of Hormuz will not be tolerated. The statement came after a discussion on recent events in the critical waterway. Rubio stressed that all commercial vessels must comply with orders from U.S. forces to maintain peace and security. In response, Jaishankar strongly protested the death of Indian nationals in U.S. attacks on ships off the coast of Oman, stating that such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified. The attacks on MV Jalveer and MT Sentebello earlier this week killed three Indian seafarers. India also denied reports of a fourth vessel, MT Liaki Freedom, being attacked near Oman, confirming all crew members were safe.
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India's Ministry of External Affairs denied reports that the Marshall Islands-flagged vessel MT Liaki Freedom was attacked near Oman on June 12, 2026. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated the ministry contacted the vessel and confirmed all crew members were safe. The denial came after the Forward Seamen's Union of India initially flagged the vessel as unresponsive but later confirmed no attack occurred. This follows three earlier attacks on vessels with Indian crew off Oman this week, including one that killed three Indian seafarers on June 10. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had lodged a strong protest with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the U.S. Navy attacks. The denial came just hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's departure to Paris for the G-7 summit, where he is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Trump Accuses Iran of Attacking Indian Ships; Tehran Rejects Charge as Baseless
US President Donald Trump accused Iran of carrying out drone attacks against Indian ships leaving the Strait of Hormuz, calling the alleged action 'totally unacceptable.' Three vessels with Indian crew came under attack off the Oman coast this week, with one attack on June 10, 2026, resulting in the death of three Indian seafarers. Iran vehemently rejected the accusation, calling it 'baseless' and an attempt to divert attention from what it described as US attacks on three Indian vessels in less than a week, which killed three innocent Indian sailors. The allegations come after India summoned the Deputy Chief of Mission of the US Embassy in New Delhi to protest against US attacks on commercial ships carrying Indian nationals near the Oman coast. India has described the attacks on commercial vessels as 'deeply worrisome' and has strongly taken up the matter with the US.
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Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on June 12, 2026, lodging a strong protest over U.S. Navy attacks in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners. Jaishankar stated that such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified. The incident involved three vessels with Indian crew off the Oman coast, with one attack on June 10 resulting in three deaths. India also summoned the U.S. Embassy's Charge d'Affaires in New Delhi to formally protest. The article notes domestic political reaction, with opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticizing Prime Minister Modi over the deaths.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.India Summons U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Again After Attack on Ship with Indian Crew
On June 11, 2026, India summoned the U.S. Embassy's Deputy Chief of Mission, Jason Meeks, for the second time in three days following an incident where U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) used missiles to target a tanker carrying an Indian crew near the coast of Oman. The repeated summoning indicates escalating diplomatic tension between India and the United States over the safety of Indian nationals and maritime assets. The attack, which occurred in a region already volatile due to ongoing conflicts, has prompted India to demand explanations and assurances from the U.S. The article, published by The Hindu on June 12, 2026, highlights the seriousness of the situation as India seeks to protect its citizens and vessels amid broader geopolitical instability.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.India Summons U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Again After Second Attack on Indian-Crewed Merchant Ship
India summoned the U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission, Jason Meeks, for the second time in three days on June 12, 2026, following another attack on a merchant vessel carrying Indian crew near the Omani coast. The attack, attributed to U.S. CENTCOM missile strikes, targeted the tanker Jalveer, which had 20 Indian sailors on board. This incident follows two earlier U.S. strikes on Palau-flagged tankers: the Marivex (June 8, all crew rescued) and the Settebello (June 10, killing three of 24 Indian seafarers). India's Ministry of External Affairs lodged a strong protest, calling the attacks 'deeply worrisome' and a direct result of regional conflict. New Delhi publicly acknowledged for the first time that U.S. forces targeted these ships and demanded an end to the attacks.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.India Issues Firm Protest to US Over Navy Attacks on Merchant Vessels with Indian Crews
India publicly acknowledged on June 11, 2026, that three merchant ships carrying Indian seafarers were attacked by the U.S. Navy off the coast of Oman over four days, resulting in the deaths of three Indian nationals. The vessels—Marivex, Settebello, and Jalveer—were foreign-flagged tankers. India's Ministry of External Affairs summoned U.S. Charge d'Affaires Jason Meeks and handed a diplomatic protest, demanding the strikes stop. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India attaches high importance to the welfare of its seafaring community and called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the conflict, emphasizing unimpeded access through the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law. The U.S. Central Command justified the attacks, claiming the vessels violated sanctions against Iran by attempting to transport Iranian oil.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.India Summons U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission After Second Ship Attack Leaves Three Indian Sailors Missing
India summoned the U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Jason Meeks on June 10, 2026, to lodge a strong protest after a second attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman in three days left three Indian sailors missing. The attack on the vessel Settebello, which had 24 Indian crew members, prompted the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to condemn the incident as 'deeply worrisome' and a direct result of the ongoing regional conflict. The MEA called for immediate de-escalation and a diplomatic solution. The previous attack on the M/T Marivex was claimed by the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which said it disabled the vessel after it failed to comply with directions. Greek media reported possible American involvement in the latest incident. India reiterated its demand for free and unimpeded navigation through international waterways.
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