The mortal remains of two Indian nationals who lost their lives in the US strikes on vessel MT Settebello have been repatriated to India.
The Indian Embassy in Oman expressed condolences to the bereaved families and said the remains had been brought back to India.
Of the 24 Indian crew members on board, 21 were rescued, while the three others were later confirmed deceased.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to convey India's strong protest over US Navy attacks in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern over the impact of disruptions in maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz on the global economy during the conflict in West Asia.
