India and the US are in a standoff over attacks on vessels carrying Indian mariners in the Gulf of Oman. India protested lethal actions against commercial shipping, but the US stated violations of its blockade and illicit transport of Iranian oil will not be tolerated, with no exemptions for Indian seafarers.
India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar defended the nation's energy ties with Moscow, stating the US had previously asked India to buy Russian oil to stabilize global markets. He also criticized Europe's stance on India's imports and its arms sales to countries that have attacked India. Separately, a fire in Delhi killed three people.
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi, emphasizing the 'Make in India' approach for defense cooperation and discussing energy security, trade, nuclear energy, critical minerals, AI, and global conflicts.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met in New Delhi to discuss the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations. Key topics included defense, trade, energy security, visa reforms, and Iran's nuclear ambitions. Rubio emphasized shared interests and India's importance as a strategic ally.
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticized unilateral sanctions, implicitly targeting the US, and emphasized diplomacy to address the West Asia crisis, ensuring global energy and trade stability.
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to meet Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss energy and connectivity concerns.
