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Under Their Control Rahul Gandhi Targets Pm Modi Rubio US Wont Tolerate Blockade Violation 3 Indian Sailors Killed Oman
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Following the death of three Indian sailors during a US strike on an oil ship in the Gulf, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi heavily criticized Prime Minister Modi and the BJP government. Gandhi accused the Centre of compromising India's honor by seemingly complying with US military orders, which warned that any blockade violation would not be tolerated. Other opposition leaders also joined the criticism, questioning the government's response to the loss of life.
Key points
- Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi for what he viewed as a failure to defend India's honor following US attacks on an oil ship in the Gulf.
- The incident involved three Indian sailors dying after the vessel, MT Settebello, was targeted by US forces over alleged blockade violations near Iranian ports.
- US State Department readouts confirmed that commercial vessels must follow American instructions and warned against any breach of the blockade.
- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized PM Modi for not issuing a public statement or condolence message regarding the deaths.
- Opposition leaders questioned External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's diplomatic response, suggesting it was too apologetic given the loss of life.
Claims assessed
- VerifiableThe US State Department stated that commercial vessels must adhere to instructions issued by American forces.
- VerifiableRahul Gandhi accused PM Modi of being 'compromised' for appearing compliant with US military orders following the deaths of three Indian sailors.
- VerifiableThe oil ship, MT Settebello, was targeted by US forces because they alleged it violated a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
- VerifiableMallikarjun Kharge criticized the Prime Minister for not issuing any public statement or condolence message about the incident.
Missing context
The article does not provide the full context or details surrounding the specific naval blockade imposed by the US in the Gulf region, nor does it detail the official government response or counter-arguments to the accusations made by opposition leaders.
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