Jaishankar calls Araghchi, as maritime risks persist in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has urged Iranian and Ukrainian officials to ensure the safety of commercial shipping amid rising maritime hostilities. The diplomatic push follows recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea that have resulted in casualties and missing Indian sailors.
Why it matters
The escalation of maritime conflict threatens global supply chains and the safety of international merchant mariners, requiring urgent diplomatic intervention.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with his Iranian counterpart Syed Abbas Araghchi on Friday (July 31, 2026) and “strongly urged” him to end all attacks on commercial vessels in the area near the Strait of Hormuz.
This was Mr. Jaishankar’s second phone call on shipping attacks in twenty-four hours, as India continues to deal with increased maritime risks in both the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea and nearby areas.
“Had a tele-conversation with FM Araghchi of Iran this evening. Conveyed our deep concerns at the ongoing hostilities in the region. Strongly urged that attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers be avoided under any circumstance. India condemns any such attack by any party,” Mr. Jaishankar said, in a social media post.
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