Three Indian sailors are confirmed dead after a commercial vessel they were on was struck by a United States attack off the coast of Oman. India's shipping minister expressed deep regret over the tragic incident.

Three Indian sailors on a commercial vessel hit by the United States off the coast of Oman are dead, New Delhi’s shipping minister said on Thursday. “It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello,” Sarbananda Sonowal said in a statement, referring to the strike on the vessel a day earlier. “Sadly, three Indian seafarers initially reported missing are now confirmed dead after bodies have been located and identified.” India’s foreign ministry...