India, June 11 -- The United States has admitted firing two Hellfire missiles at a tanker carrying Indian crew members off the coast of Oman, marking the third attack involving Indian seafarers in the Gulf this week and prompting a strong protest from New Delhi.

US confirms strike on MT Jalveer

In a post on X, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it targeted the Guinea-Bissau-flagged tanker MT Jalveer after the vessel allegedly ignored repeated instructions from American forces.

"U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) acted against M/T Jalveer as it attempted to transport oil from Iran through the Gulf of Oman. A U.S. aircraft fired two Hellfire missiles into the ship's engine room after the crew repeatedly failed to comply with directions fr...