An editorial argued India’s formal protests over U.S. strikes that killed Indian sailors near Oman expose limits in the bilateral strategic partnership.
New Delhi summoned U.S. Charge d’Affaires Jason Meeks for a second time after confirming three seafarers died in attacks on commercial vessels.
The piece notes India imports roughly 90 percent of its crude oil through routes affected by Gulf conflict.
Commentators said public condemnation without stronger policy shifts highlights tension between security cooperation and energy vulnerability.
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