Jaishankar urges Iran to avoid attacks on shipping, stresses need for dialogue
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had a phone conversation with Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss India's concerns over Middle East hostilities, urging Iran to avoid attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers. Jaishankar condemned such attacks by any party and highlighted the need for dialogue and diplomacy. This came after US Central Command redirected several commercial vessels amid increased missile and drone strikes in the region, following US retaliatory airstrikes against Iran for a missile attack on American forces in Jordan.
14 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
Iran attacked two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring 18 Indian crew members and killing one, prompting India to condemn the attacks and call for dialogue.
31 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — NDTV
India's External Affairs Minister condemned attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers by any party, urging Iran to avoid such actions.
5 AUG 2026
— Times of India
The Forward Seamen’s Union of India urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deploy the Indian Navy to protect Indian-flagged vessels in volatile shipping routes due to escalating regional conflicts.
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