India-US Diplomatic Tension Over Ship Attack

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Latest · 18 Jun 2026

The US Navy's killing of three Indian mariners on a merchant ship in the Gulf of Oman has sparked condemnation from India and heightened tensions between the two nations.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the attack on the oil tanker Settebello near Oman, which injured 24 Indian crew members, and includes reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific incident. It excludes other actions or events involving India, the United States, Iran, or the crew members unless they are direct developments or responses to the attack on the Settebello.

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10Jun

STORY BEGINS — NDTV

In Big Step, India Issues Demarche To US Diplomat After Attack On Ship

Al Jazeera

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Indian Express

India summoned the US charge d'affaires following an attack on a commercial ship off the coast of Oman that left three Indian crew members missing.

13Jun

Indian Express

India's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar strongly protested the US Navy's lethal strike on civilian ships, asserting that such actions are unjustified.

NDTV

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar against violating the US blockade in the Straits of Hormuz.

The Hindu

India and the U.S. are at odds following the U.S. attacks on three Indian-crewed ships in the Indian Ocean, with India condemning the use of lethal force against civilian shipping.

Indian Express

Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Pawan Khera sharply criticized the US response to the deaths of three Indian sailors in a US missile strike.

Indian Express

Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Pawan Khera sharply criticized the US government's response to the killing of three Indian sailors in a US missile strike.

The Hindu

India and the U.S. clashed over the legality of U.S. Navy attacks on Iranian-flagged ships, leading to a diplomatic protest and disagreement on the issue.

Indian Express

Following India's protests over US Navy attacks on commercial vessels near Oman, Rubio and Jaishankar engaged in a phone conversation to discuss the incident's implications.

Indian Express

Following India's protest against US Navy attacks on commercial vessels, Rubio and Jaishankar engaged in a phone conversation, escalating diplomatic tensions.

14Jun

The Hindu

Congress demands stronger action from the Modi government, including a condemnation of the U.S. attack on an Indian vessel, following Marco Rubio's "threatening" remarks.

15Jun

The Hindu

India summoned the U.S. Embassy representative in response to U.S. missile attacks on merchant vessels carrying Indian crew members.

16Jun

NDTV

Prime Minister Modi addressed the G7 summit, emphasizing the need for maritime safety and protesting US military strikes on Indian-crewed vessels.

NDTV

Prime Minister Modi addressed the deaths of Indian seafarers in US military strikes during the G7 summit, calling for global maritime trade route protection.

18Jun

LATEST UPDATE — NDTV

The US Navy's killing of three Indian mariners on a merchant ship in the Gulf of Oman has sparked condemnation from India and heightened tensions between the two nations.

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