India condemns attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, urging safe navigation and diplomacy.

India has condemned the targeting of commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it unacceptable and urging immediate restoration of safe navigation. Speaking at the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni emphasized the waterway's critical role in global energy security and commerce. He highlighted the loss of Indian seafarers and stressed the need for de-escalation, diplomacy, and adherence to international law to prevent severe global economic consequences.