India has formally protested to Iran regarding the death of an Indian seafarer in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating diplomatic tensions in the critical energy chokepoint.
The Indian foreign ministry summoned the Iranian deputy ambassador on Tuesday to lodge a strong objection following the incident, which occurred amid ongoing military activity in the region.
The killing underscores the persistent dangers facing commercial shipping in the strait, where Iranian forces have previously fired upon tankers.
This latest fatality adds to a growing list of casualties and injuries among maritime workers, heightening concerns over the safety of global trade routes that transport a significant portion of the world's oil supply.
New Delhi's response highlights the widening international backlash against the militarization of the waterway.
India, a major importer of Middle Eastern crude, has called for an immediate halt to strikes on civilian shipping and urged regional peace.