United States — United States Central Command & Randhir Jaiswal

United States — United States Central Command: United States — United States Central Command is the military command responsible for conducting airstrikes against Iran, enforcing the blockade, and reporting on military engagements in the region.

Randhir Jaiswal: Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India's foreign ministry, confirmed India's formal protest to the United States regarding the strike that killed Indian sailors.

United States — United States Central Command: The United States — United States Central Command (Centcom) confirmed the strikes on the vessels, stating that they were carried out after the crews failed to comply with directions and were attempting to transport oil from Iran in violation of the blockade.

Randhir Jaiswal: Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India's External Affairs Ministry, confirmed that the three separate strikes on the Settebello, Marivex, and Jalveer came from the US Navy.