India Condemns Gulf Maritime Attacks
Analysis based on 15 articles · First reported Jun 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The ongoing conflict and attacks on merchant shipping, particularly those involving the United States>>> and Iran>>>, create significant instability in global trade and energy supply chains. This directly impacts the Indian economy due to its reliance on regional stability and the safety of its large workforce in the Gulf, leading to increased shipping costs and potential energy price volatility. The humanitarian crisis and disruptions to freedom of navigation further exacerbate negative market sentiment.
India>>> has strongly condemned attacks on merchant shipping amidst the ongoing conflict involving Iran>>> and the Gulf region, expressing deep concern at the UN Security Council. India>>>'s Permanent Representative, Parvathaneni Harish>>>, highlighted that several Indian nationals have died or are missing due to these attacks, and emphasized the critical importance of regional stability for India>>>'s trade, energy supply chains, and the safety of its 10 million citizens working in the Gulf. The remarks followed India>>>'s protest to the United States>>> over attacks on commercial tankers, including the Italy men s national water polo team, off the coast of Oman>>> and a Palau>>>-flagged vessel, both carrying Indian crew members, by the United States>>> Navy. India>>> reiterated calls for dialogue, diplomacy, freedom of navigation, and an end to military targeting of commercial shipping and civilians. India>>> also voiced concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, pledging financial aid to the UNRWA>>>, and addressed the crisis in Lebanon>>>, calling for respect for its sovereignty and the safety of peacekeepers.
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