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Violations Of US Blockade In Hormuz Will Not Be Tolerated: Rubio Tells Jaishankar
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that all commercial vessels should immediately comply with orders from US forces
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that any violation of the American blockade and illicit transport of Iranian oil through the Straits of Hormuz will not be tolerated, an official statement said Saturday.
Rubio conveyed this to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who spoke with him on Friday to lodge a strong protest against the death of Indian nationals in US attacks on ships off the coast of Oman.
“The Secretary stressed that all commercial vessels should immediately comply with orders from US forces as they seek to uphold peace and security in the Strait,” State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said.
Rubio underscored that violations of the US blockade and the illicit transp…
Jaishankar speaks to Rubio, lodges strong protest over US Navy attacks ...
Jaishankar speaks to Rubio, lodges strong protest over US Navy attacks ...
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Jaishankar speaks to Rubio, lodges strong protest over US Navy attacks that killed 3 Indians
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Washington, Jun 13 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and lodged a strong protest over the attacks by the US Navy in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners.
"Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified," Jaishankar said in a post on X about his talks with Rubio.
Three vessels with Indian crew came under attack off the Oman coast this week. One of them resulted in the death of three Indian seafarers on Wednesday.
“Spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this evening. I reiterated India’s strong protest at the attacks by the US Navy in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners,” Jaishankar said.
India summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the US Embassy in New Delhi to lodge its protest on the matter.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump accused Iran of carrying out drone attacks against Indian ships leaving the Strait of Hormuz, saying it was "totally unacceptable." "Their (Iran'…
Jaishankar speaks to Rubio, lodges strong protest over U.S. Navy attacks that killed three Indians
Jaishankar speaks to Rubio, lodges strong protest over U.S. Navy attacks that killed three Indians
“Spoke to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio this evening. I reiterated India’s strong protest at the attacks by the U.S. Navy in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners,” Mr. Jaishankar said.
Rubio tells India 'ships violating US blockade in Hormuz won't be ...
Rubio tells India 'ships violating US blockade in Hormuz won't be ...
All commercial vessels should immediately comply with US orders in the Strait of Hormuz, US secretary of state Marco Rubio told India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar.
“Violations of US blockade and illicit transport of Iranian oil will not be tolerated,”Rubio told Jaishankar on Friday.Track latest updates on Iran-US war
Jaishankar is currently on a visit to Europe and held a telephonic conversation with Rubio during which he raised the killing of three Indian mariners in a US military strike on a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
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Three Indian-crewed vessels came under US attack near Oman in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalated tensions around the strategic oil passage this week. Three Indian crew members were killed in the attacks, following whichIndia lodged 'strong protest' with the US.
On Friday, India summoned the most senior American diplomat in New Delhi for the second time this week to protest attacks by US forces on merchant vessels in West Asia.
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Violations Of US Blockade, Illicit Iranian Oil Trade Will Not Be ...
Violations Of US Blockade, Illicit Iranian Oil Trade Will Not Be ...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday and the two officials discussed recent events in the Strait of Hormuz.
Tommy Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State, says, "US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke yesterday with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The two officials discussed recent events in the Strait of Hormuz. The Secretary…pic.twitter.com/OvsjGBLh0a
The US Secretary stressed that all commercial vessels should immediately comply with orders from US forces as they seek to uphold peace and security in the Strait. He underscored that violations of the US blockade and the illicit transport of Iranian oil will not be tolerated.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, India, in conversation with Rubio, lodged a strong diplomatic protest with the US over a US Navy strike on an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that killed three Indian seafarers, with Jaishankar telling Rubio that such attacks on commercial shipping were "not justified".
Jaishankar said he raised the issue during a phone conversation …
India:BIG BREAKING:
EAM S Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the killing of three Indian sailors in the American attack in the Gulf of Oman.
“Such lethal actions against c...
India:BIG BREAKING:
EAM S Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the killing of three Indian sailors in the American attack in the Gulf of Oman.
“Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified"
India has lodged a strong protest in this regard.
🔴 [MIDEAST] SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO DEFENDED WASHINGTON’S POSITION IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ, RESPONDING TO PROTESTS BY INDIA AFTER US STRIKES LEFT THREE MARINERS FROM THE SOUTH ASIAN NATION DEAD...
🔴 [MIDEAST] SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO DEFENDED WASHINGTON’S POSITION IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ, RESPONDING TO PROTESTS BY INDIA AFTER US STRIKES LEFT THREE MARINERS FROM THE SOUTH ASIAN NATION DEAD ... - $SOURCE$
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EAM Jaishankar calls Marco Rubio on sailor deaths, US stands by attacks
EAM Jaishankar calls Marco Rubio on sailor deaths, US stands by attacks
After having twice summoned the American envoy over US military strikes on foreign-flagged ships carrying Indian mariners, India further escalated the issue as external affairs minister S Jaishankar reiterated India’s protest in a phone call with his US counterpart Marco Rubio. “Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified,” Jaishankar later posted on X.
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'Not Justified': Jaishankar Speaks To Marco Rubio, Voices Strong ...
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed India's strong protest to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio over US Navy attacks in the Gulf, resulting in three Indian mariners' deaths. He condemned the justifications for targeting commercial shipping.
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New Delhi:
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday said he spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to convey India's strong protest over US Navy attacks in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners.
He described such actions against commercial shipping as unjustified.
In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, "Spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this evening. I reiterated India's strong protest at the attacks by the US Navy in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners. Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified."
His remark came after the death of three Indian sailors in a US mili…
Violations Of US Blockade In Hormuz Will Not Be Tolerated: Rubio
Violations Of US Blockade In Hormuz Will Not Be Tolerated: Rubio
WASHINGTON:US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that any violation of the American blockade and illicit transport of Iranian oil through the Straits of Hormuz will not be tolerated, an official statement said Saturday. Rubio conveyed this to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who spoke with him on Friday to lodge a strong protest against the death of Indian nationals in US attacks on ships off the coast of Oman.
"The Secretary stressed that all commercial vessels should immediately comply with orders from US forces as they seek to uphold peace and security in the Strait," State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said.
Rubio underscored that violations of the US blockade and the illicit transport of Iranian oil will not be tolerated, Pigott said in a statement here.
Three vessels with Indian crew came under attack off the Oman coast this week. One of them resulted in the death of three Indian seafarers on Wednesday.
"Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified," Jaishankar said in a post on X after he spoke with Rubio.
'Violations will not be tolerated': Rubio responds after Jaishankar ...
'Violations will not be tolerated': Rubio responds after Jaishankar ...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Washington’s blockade in the Strait of Hormuz after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar lodged a strong protest over the deaths of Indian seafarers in attacks on commercial vessels off the coast of Oman.
According to the US State Department, Rubio told Jaishankar that violations of the American blockade and the illicit transport of Iranian oil through the Strait of Hormuz “will not be tolerated”, while insisting that commercial vessels must comply with instructions issued by US forces operating in the region.
Jaishankar spoke to Rubio on Friday, hours after the Ministry of External Affairs summoned US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks for the second time in less than 48 hours over attacks involving commercial vessels carrying Indian crew.
“Spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this evening. I reiterated India’s strong protest at the attacks by the US Navy in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners. Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified,” Jaishankar wrote on X.
The minister’s intervention elevated the issue from a diplomatic prote…
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2×cross-perspective · 2EAM S Jaishankar spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the killing of three Indian sailors in the Gulf of Oman.
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bluesky“EAM S Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the killing of three Indian sailors in the American attack in the Gulf of Oman.”
hindu“Jaishankar speaks to Rubio, lodges strong protest over U.S. Navy attacks that killed three Indians”
timesofindia“EAM Jaishankar calls Marco Rubio on sailor deaths,”
etvbharat.com“Rubio conveyed this to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who spoke with him on Friday to lodge a strong protest against the death of Indian nationals in US attacks on ships off the coast of Oman.”
1×broadly confirmedIndia lodged a strong protest against U.S. Navy attacks that killed three Indian mariners in the Gulf of Oman.
india
bluesky“India has lodged a strong protest in this regard.”
hindu“I reiterated India’s strong protest at the attacks by the U.S. Navy in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners,”
timesofindia“India further escalated the issue as external affairs minister S Jaishankar reiterated India’s protest in a phone call with his US counterpart Marco Rubio.”
1×broadly confirmedEAM S Jaishankar stated, 'Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified.'
india
bluesky“Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified”
timesofindia“Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified,”
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told EAM S Jaishankar that violations of the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz will not be tolerated.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told EAM S Jaishankar that all commercial vessels should immediately comply with orders from U.S. forces.
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“illicit transport of Iranian oil”
→ transport of Iranian oil through the Strait of Hormuz
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“US attacks on ships off the coast of Oman”
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