Vikram Misri

India summons Iranian Ambassador after tankers fired upon in Strait of Hormuz

India summons Iranian Ambassador after tankers fired upon in Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India formally summoned Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Fathali on Saturday, April 18, 2026, to lodge a "strong protest" after two Indian-flagged tankers were fired upon by Iranian naval forces. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed deep concern over the safety of merchant shipping and seafarers following the unprovoked shooting incident in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with the envoy in New Delhi, urging Tehran to immediately restore safe passage for India-bound vessels and to convey India’s serious objections to the highest levels of the Iranian government. The incident involved two…
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Foreign Secretary Misri Briefs Parliamentarians on Key Foreign Policy Issues

Foreign Secretary Misri Briefs Parliamentarians on Key Foreign Policy Issues

New Delhi – Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has conducted a series of detailed briefings with various parliamentary delegations ahead of their upcoming visits abroad, shedding light on several critical foreign policy matters. His discussions spanned tensions with neighboring countries, international operations, and evolving diplomatic challenges with Western powers.Clarifying the situation on the India-Pakistan border, Misri told the Parliamentary Committee on External Affairs that the recent ceasefire was a purely bilateral decision. He emphasized it was achieved through direct communication between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations, firmly denying claims made by former U.S. President Donald Trump…
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