Archive · 31 Jul 2026
India Urges Iran to Avoid Ship Attacks Amid Tensions
India’s foreign minister, S Jaishankar, talked to Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, on July 31, 2026.
He asked Iran not to attack ships or people who work on them.
India said it would not accept any attacks by anyone.
The call happened while tensions were rising between Iran and the United States.
India also told Parliament that 16 Indians, including 10 seafarers, have died and 75 others were hurt in the conflict.
The government has moved 2,557 Indians out of Iran and is watching about 7,000 more who are still there.
India wants peace and safe shipping in the region.
S Jaishankar called Abbas Araghchi to urge no attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers.
India condemned any such attacks by any party and stressed support for dialogue and diplomacy.
The call came amid rising hostilities between Iran and the US and concerns over attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh reported 16 Indian nationals killed (10 seafarers) and 75 injured in West Asia since February 2026.
India has evacuated 2,557 Indians from Iran via Armenia/Azerbaijan and is monitoring about 7,000 remaining nationals.
- Who
- Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
- What
- Phone call urging Iran to avoid attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers
- When
- July 31, 2026
- Where
- Telephonic conversation between New Delhi and Tehran
- Why
- To express concern over hostilities and protect Indian nationals and maritime commerce
- Date of call
- July 31, 2026
- Parties involved
- S Jaishankar (India) & Abbas Araghchi (Iran)
- Issue addressed
- Attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers
- Indian casualties
- 16 killed, 75 injured
- Evacuated Indians
- 2,557 via Armenia/Azerbaijan
Sources
In phone call with Araghchi, Jaishankar urges Iran to avoid attacks on ships
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