New Delhi, June 11 -- India on Thursday lodged a strong protest with the United States following a military operation by US Central Command (CENTCOM) that resulted in casualties among Indian seafarers.

The incident occurred off the coast of Oman when US forces disabled the Palau-flagged oil tanker M/T Settebello. According to CENTCOM, the vessel was targeted using precision munitions in its engine room for allegedly violating an ongoing blockade by attempting to transport oil from Iran.

Following the strike, the MEA summoned the US Charge d'Affaires, Jason Meeks, on Wednesday. Additional Secretary (Americas) Nagaraj Naidu conveyed India's deep concerns, emphasising that the safety and welfare of the country's large seafaring community r...