AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Iran Maritime Row: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told India’s EAM S Jaishankar that “violations” of the US blockade of Iranian ports “will not be tolerated,” and that commercial vessels must immediately comply with US orders—after US strikes in the Gulf of Oman killed three Indian mariners aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello. Diplomatic Fallout: India escalated protests, summoning the US Charge d’Affaires Jason Meeks again, while Jaishankar said the “lethal” attacks on civilian shipping were “not justified” and pressed for safeguards. Domestic Anger & Public Reaction: In India, viral footage showed Delhi auto-rickshaw drivers tearing down Trump posters tied to the US Embassy’s “Freedom 250” campaign, as grief and anger over the sailors’ deaths spread online. Legal Questions on War at Sea: A separate report highlights the growing debate over when states can lawfully attack merchant vessels in international waters. Palau-Linked Security Note: The US also disabled additional Palau-flagged tankers in the same enforcement push, underscoring how Palau-flagged shipping is caught in wider regional conflict. India-US Talks Ahead of G7: Despite the strain, the White House confirmed PM Modi and Trump will meet June 17 on G7 sidelines in France, with a trade deal expected on the agenda.
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