India protests U.S. tanker strikes after three deaths (opens in new tab)

India lodged a strong protest with the United States after U.S. military strikes hit three foreign-flagged merchant vessels carrying Indian seafarers near Oman over four days, killing three Indian nationals aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello and prompting New Delhi to demand an end to the attacks. Indian officials said the U.S. Navy struck the Marivex, Settebello and Jalveer. The Marivex carried 24 Indian seafarers who were rescued, the Settebello carried 24 Indian sailors, 21 of whom wer...