Screengrab from X video posted by US Centcom India on Friday summoned US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks for the second time in less than 48 hours to protest attacks by US forces on commercial vessels carrying Indian seafarers in the Gulf of Oman. The latest move came after a strike on MT Jalveer, a Guinea-Bissau-flagged tanker carrying 20 Indian crew members. The incident followed an earlier attack on MT Settebello, in which three Indian seafarers were killed. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Jason Meeks was called to the ministry and was handed a strong protest over what India described as continuing attacks by US forces on commercial vessels carrying Indian mariners. In a statement, the MEA said the attacks had already resulted in the “tragic and avoidable loss” of three Indian lives. The ministry also expressed concern over the use of lethal force against civilian shipping, saying such actions undermine the safety, security and stability of international maritime commerce. India asked the US diplomat to convey its concerns to Washington and ensure that American forces operating in the region take all necessary steps to prevent civilian casualties. This was the second time India summoned the US envoy this week. The first summons took place on June 10 after MT Settebello was attacked in the Gulf of Oman. Three Attacks In Four Days According to Indian authorities, three vessels carrying Indian seafarers have been involved in attacks in the past four days. The first incident occurred on June 8 involving MT Marivex. A fire broke out aboard the tanker following a suspected strike. All 24 Indian crew members were reported safe. The second incident occurred on June 10 when MT Settebello, carrying 24 Indian seafarers, came under attack in the Gulf of Oman. Twenty-one crew members were rescued, while three Indian sailors who were initially reported missing were later confirmed dead. The third incident took place on Thursday when MT Jalveer was attacked off the co