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Jaishankar clarifies India's aid to Iranian ship after US attack
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At the Raisina Dialogue 2026, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar responded to the US submarine sinking the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena by explaining India's permission for IRIS Lavan to dock in Kochi. He stated the decision was based on humanitarian grounds and that India supports UNCLOS and international law. Jaishankar emphasized understanding the geopolitical realities of the Indian Ocean.
India has resumed oil trade with Iran after a five-year gap following a US 30-day waiver on sanctions. The Ping Shun tanker, loaded with Iranian crude, is heading to Vadinar port in Gujarat. This delivery comes as Indian refiners face crude shortages.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, condemning attacks on critical infrastructure in West Asia. He reiterated the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation and keeping shipping lanes open and secure. Pezeshkian called for an immediate cessation of aggressions by the US and Israel as a prerequisite to ending the war.