India has formally protested to the United States for a second time this week regarding recent military strikes on commercial vessels near Oman. The latest summons involved the U.S. deputy chief of mission in New Delhi, Jason Meeks. This diplomatic action follows a U.S. Navy attack on the Palau-flagged oil tanker *Settebello*, which resulted in the deaths of three Indian sailors on Wednesday. New Delhi has expressed strong displeasure with the incidents and their impact on Indian citizens. The U.S. has not yet publicly responded to the Indian protests. The incidents raise questions about the scope and potential collateral damage of U.S. military operations in the region. India is seeking further clarification from Washington regarding the circumstances surrounding the attacks.