US Navy's Gulf of Oman Operations Spark Diplomatic Tensions with India

The US Navy deployed in the Gulf of Oman has targeted several oil tankers with Indian crew members on board through June. The US alleges that these ships were attempting to bypass the US blockade and carry Iranian oil. One such US attack killed three Indians on board MT Setebelo. The incident has caused diplomatic tensions between India and the US. India's Ministry of External Affairs on Friday, June 12, summoned US Charge d'Affaires Jason Meeks to lodge a protest. India has summoned the US ambassador for the second time in the last 48 hours against the continued attacks on commercial ships off the coast of Oman. Geopolitical expert Brahma Chellaney is not happy with the way India has responded to the killing of Indian citizens in the US airstrike on MT Setebelo. Through a post on X, Brahma Chellaney has raised some sharp questions.