India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar says he speaks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and lodges a strong protest over attacks by the U.S. Navy in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners. In a post on X, Jaishankar says he reiterates India’s position and describes the actions as lethal measures against commercial shipping that are not justified. The reports state that Jaishankar raises the deaths of the three Indian sailors with Rubio during their conversation and conveys India’s demand for accountability and clarity regarding the circumstances of the attacks. The coverage is consistent across outlets that the minister’s message is centred on India’s strong protest and concern over the impact on Indian nationals. The sources do not provide additional details on the operational context of the incident or any response from the United States beyond the exchange between the two officials.