US Military Strikes Kill Three Indian Seafarers in Gulf of Oman Tanker Attack

US military operations in the Gulf region have resulted in the confirmed deaths of three Indian merchant seafarers following a missile strike on a commercial tanker near Oman, with India formally protesting the attack. The incident is part of escalating US strikes against Iran-backed forces, marking a second day of military action with Iran reportedly retaliating against Gulf states and Jordan. While the broader conflict could eventually impact global shipping routes critical to BPO supply chains, current operations appear unaffected.