India Demands Iran Secure Strait of Hormuz as 20% of Global Oil Hangs

During a high-stakes meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New Delhi on September 11, Modi underscored the urgent need to secure commercial shipping routes and safeguard seafarers, after attacks in the region claimed the lives of at least 10 Indian nationals. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that Modi’s appeal to Pezeshkian centred on “the need to protect freedom of navigation and commerce”, a direct response to the escalating threats to maritime security. According to reports, 10 Indian nationals were among 16 killed in recent attacks on commercial ships…

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