AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMaritime Security & Diplomacy: India escalated its protest over U.S. Navy strikes off Oman that killed three Indian seafarers, calling the use of lethal force against civilian shipping “not justified.” External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke directly with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after India summoned U.S. Charge d’Affaires Jason Meeks for a second time in two days, following the June 10 attack on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello. Dispute Over Claims: The U.S. says the targeted vessels ignored warnings and were linked to Iran-bound oil, while vessel managers dispute that warnings were received. Information Control: India’s MEA also moved to debunk fresh social-media claims about another alleged attack on MT Liaki Freedom, saying the crew was safe. Regional Politics: Trump accused Iran of a drone attack on “Indian ships” leaving Hormuz, while Tehran rejected the charge, as negotiations over a U.S.-Iran deal remained publicly contradictory.
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