Mr. Jaishankar informed the MPs about the diplomatic-level conversation India has had with the U.S. during this period. “The Iranian side requested permission on February 28 for three ships in the region to dock at our ports. IRIS LAVAN actually docked on March 4 in Kochi. The crew is currently in Indian naval facilities,” he said, referring to the docking of IRIS LAVAN “as the right thing to do”. Where required, Indian diplomacy has supported the endeavours of our energy enterprises in this volatile situation,” he said.

Source: The Hindu March 09, 2026 16:38 UTC