Pakistan, June 12 -- Three Indian nationals have been confirmed dead after a US airstrike targeted an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The Gulf of Oman oil tanker strike has increased tensions in the region and prompted a diplomatic response from India following the incident.

According to reports, the US military has maintained its blockade around the Strait of Hormuz. During these operations, US aircraft targeted an oil tanker that was allegedly failing to comply with repeated instructions issued by American forces. The strike reportedly disabled the vessel and caused significant damage.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the attack and stated that the aircraft targeted the ship's engine room. According to CENTCOM, the crew did ...