External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar speaks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and lodges a strong protest over US Navy attacks off the coast of Oman that result in the deaths of Indian seafarers. Multiple reports say three vessels with Indian crew members are attacked earlier this week, with one incident occurring on Wednesday. That Wednesday attack leads to the death of three Indian sailors, according to the accounts. Jaishankar raises the issue directly with Rubio and characterizes the actions as not justified, while urging appropriate attention and response. The reports indicate that the minister also conveys India’s position through formal diplomatic channels, reflecting concern over the safety of Indian nationals working on maritime routes near Oman. The outlets largely align on the central facts: the location off Oman, the presence of Indian crew aboard the affected vessels, the timing of the fatal incident on Wednesday, and Jaishankar’s decision to communicate with Rubio while lodging a protest.