Jaishankar Confirms US and Israel's War on Iran Kills Two Indian Sailors, Third Missing

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told parliament that the government has urged de-escalation and restraint as the West Asia conflict widens.

“In an address in the parliament on the government’s approach to the West Asia conflict, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that India has called for de-escalation and restraint and considers national interests, including energy security and trade, as paramount”

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He framed India’s immediate priorities around national interests such as energy security and trade.

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He called for diplomatic approaches to the crisis, stressing that Indian policy is driven by the need to protect shipments and economic ties affected by regional instability.

Jaishankar confirmed that two Indian sailors have been killed and a third is missing, directly linking those casualties to the cross-border violence affecting shipping and maritime workers in the region.

His statement to parliament made the human cost clear while the government also signalled concern for further risks to Indian seafarers and commercial vessels.

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Jaishankar characterised the situation as an expansion of "the American and Israeli war on Iran" into a broader regional conflict, describing attacks that have reached Gulf refineries and oil tankers and disrupted key maritime routes.

“In an address in the parliament on the government’s approach to the West Asia conflict, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that India has called for de-escalation and restraint and considers national interests, including energy security and trade, as paramount”

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He warned of a near-shutdown of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasising the strategic consequences of the fighting for global energy flows.

Highlighting the broader economic and security fallout, Jaishankar stressed India’s need to protect energy supplies and trade links while continuing to push for de‑escalation and diplomacy.

His remarks underline New Delhi’s dual focus: safeguarding nationals and commercial interests while urging restraint from all regional actors to avoid further escalation.

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