India, June 11 -- The US State Department on Thursday said it is in direct communication with the Government of India after New Delhi condemned a US attack on a tanker that left three Indian crew members missing in waters off the coast of Oman and summoned the most senior American diplomat.

Responding to an HT query regarding India's decision to summon the US deputy chief of mission and the attacks on the two ships, a State Department spokesperson said, "The Department of State is in direct contact with the Government of India regarding this matter."

The statement comes after India on Wednesday condemned an attack on the tanker Settebello, in which three Indian crew members are reportedly missing, and summoned the most senior American d...