India, June 11 -- As the tensions between the United States and Iran flare once again in the Middle East, three vessels with Indian crew members came under attack near Oman, over the past four days. Three Indian men were killed in the attacks. Track latest updates on Iran-US tensions

The attacks - on MT Jalveer, Settebello, and MT Marivex - drew condemnation from India's external affairs ministry. Following the series of attacks on vessels, the US confirmed on Thursday that it 'disabled' the oil tankers for 'violating the blockade against Iran by attempting to transport Iranian oil'.

"U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) acted against Guinea-Bissau flagged M/T Jalveer as it attempted to transport oil from Iran through the Gulf of Oman. A U.S....