Recent military actions by the US in the Gulf of Oman have escalated tensions, particularly following the attack on oil tankers allegedly attempting to transport oil from Iran. The US military confirmed that it fired on and disabled several vessels, citing violations of a blockade against Iranian oil exports. Of particular concern is the incident involving a tanker that resulted in three Indian sailors going missing, prompting the Indian government to issue a demarche to US diplomats and express protests over the incident. The Indian crew made frantic calls for help before their vessel sank, with rescue operations managing to save the remaining crew members. This series of events has drawn significant international attention and raised questions about maritime security in the region.