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After the tragic death of three promising Indian sailors in the Gulf of Oman, the geopolitical temperature in the Gulf region has suddenly become very hot. Now a new and dangerous phase of direct accusations and counter-accusations has started between the two biggest powers of the world – America and Iran – regarding the security of commercial ships on this sensitive sea route.
While Iran has openly taken India’s side and termed this action of the US Army as a clear violation of international law, US President Donald Trump has termed these allegations as an attempt to divert attention and has put Iran in the dock. Amidst this entire controversy, the Indian government has also taken a very tough and tough stand and lodged its diplomatic protest with Washington.
Iran’s direct attack on America: ‘This is government piracy’
Iran’s Foreign Minister on recent attacks on merchant ships with Indian crew Abbas Araghchi Has strongly condemned Washington’s policies. Araghchi has clearly accused the US Navy of targeting Indian ships.
The Iranian Foreign Minister said in his official statement:
“Three innocent Indian citizens have lost their lives in these merciless US attacks on Indian commercial ships. These violent incidents are living proof that America is still following the policy of ‘armed robbery’ and ‘state piracy’ in international waters.”
Araghchi expressed his deep condolences to the families of the victimized sailors, the people of India and the Government of India. He also appealed to the global community to unite and hold America accountable for this irresponsible behavior, because such actions are the biggest threat to global peace, security and safe maritime trade.
New controversy over Trump’s claims: Iran called the allegations ‘baseless’
This controversy became more complicated when US President Donald Trump raised serious questions on Iran’s intentions by writing a post on his social media platform ‘Truth Social’.
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Trump’s claim: Trump alleged that Iran had fired several deadly drones at Indian ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which the US Army, showing promptness, foiled in time. He warned Iran that it “must mend its ways, and very quickly.” Along with this, Trump also rejected the news related to the upcoming peace deal, calling Iran ‘extremely dishonest’.
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Iran’s counterattack: The Iranian Embassy in India has completely rejected these claims of President Trump. The embassy wrote on the social media platform ‘X’ that all these allegations against Iran are completely baseless and fabricated. Iran says that America actually wants to cover up its mistake, due to which three Indian ships were targeted in the last one week and sailors lost their lives.
Attack on ‘MT Setebello’ and India’s strict diplomatic action
The main root of this entire controversy is the Palau flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. ‘MT Settebello’ But this is a deadly action taken by the US Navy. After this attack, the Indian government has taken up the matter directly with the highest level of the US administration without any delay.
Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar clarified that he had directly addressed the US Secretary of State on this issue. marco rubio Have spoken to India and lodged a strong diplomatic protest with India. Dr. Jaishankar said that such deadly and violent action against international merchant ships cannot be justified on the basis of any diplomatic or security argument.
Full details of tanker ‘MT Setebelo’ and status of casualties
The complete information about the crew of this oil tanker which was the victim of American attack and the damage caused to it is given in the table below:
What next? (Geopolitical Impact)
This sea route of the Gulf is considered to be the world’s most important lifeline for global crude oil supply. The safety of Indian sailors on this route is a very sensitive issue for India’s foreign trade and shipping industry. While on one hand America and Iran are using this tragedy for their personal political and military interests, on the other hand India is completely focused on ensuring the safety of its citizens and restoration of international rules. In the coming days, it remains to be seen what official reply Marco Rubio and the US administration submit on this strong objection of India.