Pakistan, June 13 -- India on Friday summoned a senior US diplomat for the second time this week. New Delhi protested attacks on commercial vessels near Oman that killed Indian nationals. The incident has heightened tensions as maritime security concerns grow around the Strait of Hormuz.

According to official sources, India summoned US Charge d'Affaires Jason Meeks to the Ministry of External Affairs. The move followed reports that US forces targeted vessels operating off Oman's coast. Indian authorities said at least three Indian seafarers were killed in the attacks.

Earlier this week, New Delhi had already lodged a formal protest with Washington. An Indian foreign ministry official stated that three vessels carrying Indian crew member...