India protests to Iran over killing of seafarer in Hormuz

India has lodged a strong protest with Iran following the killing of an Indian seafarer in the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian foreign ministry summoned Iran's deputy ambassador to convey its concerns after the incident, which occurred while the seafarer was transiting the critical shipping lane.

The Indian national was part of the 46-member crew, including 30 Indians, on board two vessels, MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, that were attacked. The ministry reported that ten other Indian seafarers sustained injuries, with two in serious condition. India stated it is "deeply concerned" by these attacks and emphasized that the targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region must end.

This incident follows recent escalations in the region, including U.S. President Donald Trump's reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has asserted that the U.S. has no authority in determining the waterway's future, which historically handled about a fifth of global oil and gas supplies before recent conflicts.

Adding to the concern, another Indian national remains missing after a separate attack on the container ship GFS Galaxy in the strait on Sunday. Iran stated it targeted that vessel after it attempted to use an unauthorized route despite warnings.

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India is "deeply concerned" by the attacks, and the targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region "must cease."