India summons U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission after second ship attack in three days leaves three Indian sailors missing
India faces a fresh shipping-security crisis after a tanker attack off Oman left **three Indian sailors missing**, escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. - (13 Apr, US enforcement; Source: CENTCOM via BBC) The US began a blockade of Iranian-port-linked maritime traffic after Strait of Hormuz disruptions. - (8 Jun, US “disabled” Marivex; Source: CENTCOM via BBC, The Hindu) An F/A-18 fired precision munitions after the crew failed to comply, and the crew was later rescued. - (9 Jun, India thanks Oman; Source: News18) The MEA praised Omani help and said Indian nationals were safely evacuated, citing coordination with local authorities. - (10 Jun, Settebello attacked; Sources: MEA/TImes of India, UKMTO/Reuters via BBC) The Settebello reported a fire near Sohar; **21 Indians rescued, 3 missing** as search and rescue continued. - (11 Jun, India protests US; Sources: Hindustan Times, The Hindu) India summoned the US chargé d’affaires, underscoring that attacks endangering seafarers are unacceptable.
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