Further coverage revealed that the US blockade is part of a broader strategy linked to ongoing negotiations with Iran. The draft agreement between the US and Iran includes a 60-day extension of the ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but the US has maintained that enforcement actions will continue until a permanent resolution is reached.
Indian officials emphasised that the targeting of vessels with Indian crew undermines the safety and stability of international maritime commerce. The Ministry of External Affairs has called for all necessary measures to prevent further loss of civilian life and has reiterated its protest to US authorities.
In the context of the upcoming G7 summit, reporting indicated that the issue of maritime security and the safety of Indian nationals will be a key topic in discussions between Narendra Modi and Donald Trump. The US position, as articulated by Marco Rubio, remains that any attempt to breach the blockade will be met with force, and compliance is mandatory for all commercial shipping in the region.
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