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Rubio defends US blockade after EAM Jaishankar protests seafarers’ deaths

The US insists on enforcing its blockade of Iranian ports, prompting India's protest after US attacks killed three Indian seafarers on merchant vessels.

Hindustan Times 4 newsrooms Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:14

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Odisha Bytes‘Blockade Violation Won’t Be Tolerated’: Marco Rubio Tells Jaishankar As India Protests Ship Attacks LivemintAfter death of 3 Indian sailors, Rubio tells Jaishankar all vessels should comply with US blockade in Strait of Hormuz Hindustan TimesRubio tells India 'ships violating US blockade in Hormuz won't be tolerated', days after Indian seafarers killed