Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:54pm on 10 Jun 2026,Wednesday India Global
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday summoned US Chargé d'Affaires Jason Meeks and lodged a strong diplomatic protest following an attack on the commercial vessel Settebello off the coast of Oman. The ship carried 24 Indian crew members, of whom 21 have been rescued while three remain missing. New Delhi expressed serious concern over the safety of Indian nationals and demanded accountability and clarity regarding the incident. The Indian Embassy in Muscat is coordinating with Omani authorities as search-and-rescue operations continue. The episode has heightened tensions amid ongoing instability in the Strait of Hormuz region. (PC: Reuters)
