{"id":2000115501,"date":"2026-06-12T17:38:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T15:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/?p=2000115501"},"modified":"2026-06-12T17:38:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T15:38:06","slug":"india-summons-u-s-envoy-over-continued-attacks-on-commercial-vessels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/india-summons-u-s-envoy-over-continued-attacks-on-commercial-vessels\/","title":{"rendered":"India summons U.S. envoy over continued attacks on commercial vessels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several attacks by U.S. forces on similar commercial vessels had been reported over the past three days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ministry once again conveyed its deep concern over the use of lethal and deadly force against civilian shipping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Such actions are unacceptable and undermine the safety, security and stability of international maritime commerce in a sensitive region at a difficult time, said the official statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/06\/india-summons-us-diplomat-second-time-in-2-days-over-strike-v0-AZc6kgawlAIKGcbf_FV5QuUHx_eytcpFdAyghHyesWM.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000115503\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">India&#8217;s Ministry of External Affairs on Friday summoned U.S. Charg\u00e9 d&#8217;Affaires to India Jason Meeks to lodge a &#8220;strong protest&#8221; 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