In UNSC, India strongly condemns attacks on commercial ships near Hormuz
India has formally condemned recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz at a UN Security Council debate, calling for an immediate de-escalation of regional tensions. The Indian government emphasized the need to protect maritime navigation and the safety of Indian nationals working in the Gulf region.
Why it matters
The disruption of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz threatens global energy supply chains and trade, while the involvement of Indian citizens highlights the direct impact of Middle Eastern instability on India's economic and human security interests.
NEW DELHI: India has called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions in West Asia following a fresh escalation of hostilities in the region, while strongly condemning recent attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. New Delhi said attacks on civilian shipping must stop and free navigation through international waterways should be restored at the earliest.Addressing a United Nations Security Council open debate on the situation in the Middle East on Tuesday, India's permanent representative to the UN, ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, said the recent rise in violence after a brief pause in the conflict was "deeply concerning.""After a brief pause in the ongoing conflict in the region, there has been a worrying resumption of attacks and escalation of hostilities.
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