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India expressed its firm opposition to attacks on merchant shipping during the ongoing Iran conflict at the UN Security Council, noting that several Indian nationals have died or gone missing.

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UN Security Council, Iran, Gulf region, New Delhi, Oman, Lebanon, Gaza

Who
India, UN Security Council, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, US charge d'affaires Jason Meeks, US Navy
What
India expressed its firm opposition to attacks on merchant shipping during the ongoing Iran conflict at the UN Security Council, noting that several Indian nationals have died or gone missing.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:27:49 GMT · 2h 13m ago
Where
UN Security Council, Iran, Gulf region, New Delhi, Oman, Lebanon, Gaza ·
Why
India condemns attacks on merchant shipping and the Iran conflict due to the loss of Indian nationals, the impact on trade and energy supply chains, and the broader instability in the region.
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India's condemnation of attacks on merchant shipping, coupled with reports of Indian casualties and missing nationals in the Iran conflict, highlights the human and economic toll of regional instability. The situation poses a risk to global trade and energy supplies, while India's financial contributions to UNRWA and medical aid to Lebanon underscore its commitment to humanitarian efforts in affected areas.

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