United States — United States Central Command & India — Ministry of External Affairs

United States — United States Central Command: The United States — United States Central Command (Centcom) is the US military agency responsible for carrying out the strikes on oil tankers and enforcing the blockade against Iran-linked shipping. Centcom has provided details on the operations and their rationale.

India — Ministry of External Affairs: The India — Ministry of External Affairs summoned the US Charge d'Affaires and issued a diplomatic note of protest regarding the attacks on merchant ships with Indian crew, emphasizing the need for dialogue and unimpeded access through the Strait of Hormuz.

United States — United States Central Command: United States — United States Central Command>>> confirmed and described the military actions against Iran>>> as defensive, aiming to protect US troops and maintain the ceasefire.

India — Ministry of External Affairs: The India — Ministry of External Affairs strongly condemned the attack, urged parties to cease targeting civilians, and is coordinating assistance for affected Indian nationals.

United States — United States Central Command: United States — United States Central Command>>> rejected Iran>>>'s claims regarding the Kuwait — Kuwait International Airport>>> attack, accusing Iran>>> of a deliberate and unjustified strike on the civilian airport.

India — Ministry of External Affairs: The India — Ministry of External Affairs>>> strongly condemned the attack on Kuwait — Kuwait International Airport>>>, expressed condolences, and urged cessation of attacks on civilian populations and infrastructure.