India, June 12 -- Indian seafarers are among those most directly exposed to the line of fire in the Strait of Hormuz

India on Thursday registered a strong diplomatic protest with the United States over repeated attacks on commercial vessels carrying Indian crew members in the Strait of Hormuz and adjoining waters, asserting that the safety of Indian seafarers must not be compromised amid escalating tensions in the region.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned the US charge d'affaires and conveyed New Delhi's concerns following a series of strikes on merchant vessels that have placed Indian sailors at risk. The move came amid growing alarm over the deteriorating security situation along one of the world's busiest maritime trade...