"Quite deplorable, needs to be condemned in strongest terms": Former diplomat criticises US after deaths of Indian seafarers

Iran Herald · June 12, 2026 War

New Delhi [India], June 12 (ANI): Former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar on Friday condemned the killing of three Indian seafarers in an attack on the Palau-flagged vessel MT Settebello, calling the United States' actions 'deplorable' and 'unacceptable'. Speaking to ANI, Sajjanhar criticised the lack of remorse shown by the US government. The incident occurred off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz.

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