India protests US strike that killed 3 Indian sailors

Key Points:

• India summoned a senior US diplomat to formally protest a US military strike on the tanker Settebello off Oman, which killed three Indian sailors among the 24 crew members onboard.
• The US Central Command stated that American forces warned the tanker crew before firing, as the vessel allegedly attempted to breach a naval blockade with Iranian oil.
• The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) held protests in Pune demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities and announced plans for an indefinite sit-in in New Delhi starting June 20 if he does not step down.
• Ahead of the anniversary of the June 2025 Air India Boeing-787 crash, pilot groups criticized the investigation report for lack of transparency, with families and experts planning a vigil in Ahmedabad to demand answers.
• India’s diamond industry in Surat is facing a severe crisis due to disruptions caused by the US-Iran conflict and sanctions, resulting in supply chain issues, export cuts, and job losses.