MEA Confirms No Discussions with US on Warship Deployment in Strait of Hormuz

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India hasn't discussed sending warships to Strait of Hormuz with US: MEA

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Firstpost•16-03-2026, 23:22

India hasn't discussed sending warships to Strait of Hormuz with US: MEA

•MEA states India has not held bilateral talks with the US on deploying naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz.
•This follows US President Donald Trump's call for countries to send warships to keep the strategic waterway open.
•Trump urged China, France, Japan, South Korea, UK, and others to deploy ships via Truth Social.
•MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed no bilateral discussions but noted India is aware of wider talks.
•European countries are seeking clarity on Trump's plans and objectives regarding potential conflict with Iran.

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