‘Deeply shocking’: Shashi Tharoor says ‘friend’ US offered no condolences for Indian sailors killed in Oman strike
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday criticised the United States over the deaths of Indian crew members and questioned Washington’s response, saying the official statement lacked any expression of regret or condolence. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor during the Special session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Friday, April 17, 2026. (PTI) “Deeply shocking to read this official US statement, which contains absolutely no expression of regret or condolence for the loss of innocent Indian lives. How can a “friend” and strategic partner be so deeply insensitive?” Tharoor wrote on X. Shashi Tharoor on Indian mariners The Congress leader went on to question why alternative methods were not used to stop the vessel involved. “Why couldn’t a non-compliant commercial vessel have been stopped using other, non-lethal means?” he asked. He further said, “Is it not possible to disable a ship’s propulsion or steering without firing missiles targeted to kill civilian crew members?” Also Read | ‘Why constantly messed up?’ Shashi Tharoor attacks govt over exam irregularities Jaishankar on Marco Rubio External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday …






