External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday that India acted out of “humanity” rather than geopolitical factors in allowing an Iranian navy ship to dock at Kochi amid its war with the US and Israel. Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, Jaishankar also said the sinking of another Iranian ship, the IRIS Dena, by a US submarine in the Indian Ocean was “unfortunate”, offering an official account of events that saw the war reach India’s backyard.
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Abhishek De
Published On:
Mar 7, 2026 13:24 IST


