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India Protests US Strikes Leading to Deaths of Three Seafarers in Gulf

India Protests US Strikes Leading to Deaths of Three Seafarers in Gulf

India Expresses Strong Disapproval Over US Military Action

The Indian government has communicated a "strong protest" to the United States after three Indian seafarers lost their lives during US military strikes targeting oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz region.

Details of the Incident

US Central Command acknowledged that its aircraft launched two Hellfire missiles at the engine room of the MT Settebello. The incident occurred on Wednesday as the vessel was navigating through the Gulf of Oman.

"US Central Command confirmed that its aircraft had fired two Hellfire missiles at the engine room of the MT Settebello as it sailed through the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday."

Washington has asserted that the vessel was allegedly in violation of its blockade on Iranian ports and failed to adhere to instructions provided by US forces. This incident has led to diplomatic tensions between India and the United States.

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