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India News: Iranian Warship Docked in Kochi, Jaishankar Says
India allowed Iranian naval vessels to dock in Kochi due to technical issues amid regional conflict, emphasizing humanitarian concerns over legal or strategic factors, Jaishankar said.
- On March 7, 2026, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed at the Raisina Dialogue that the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Lavan docked in Kochi earlier this week after taking a few days to sail in.
- Having taken part in the International Fleet Review from February 16 to February 25, Tehran requested entry on February 25 due to reported technical problems, Jaishankar said.
- Citing humanitarian grounds, Jaishankar said 'We approached the situation from the point of view of humanity, other than whatever the legal issues were and I think we did the right thing' after the Indian government approved the vessel's entry on March 1, and many young cadets disembarked to a nearby facility.
- Saturday, local news channels replayed opposition comments, noting 'They will monitor and keep a watch... and if India buys oil from anyone they do not want, they will punish us' — Gandhi, raising political backlash and national attention.
- The sinking and evacuations underscore wider regional tensions after the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena was torpedoed and sank about 40 nautical miles off Galle, killing at least 87 and rescuing 32, while Jaishankar urged understanding of Indian Ocean regional dynamics.
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The Economic Times'Was humane thing to do': EAM Jaishankar clarifies India’s stance on Iranian warship docking
EAM Jaishankar has underlined India's position on the events in the Indian Ocean. Recently an Iranian Vessel, IRIS Dena which was returning from India after participating in the Fleet review was sunk by the US while in international waters. Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue on Saturday, the Minister while highlighting India's position said that India had offered another Iranian vessel docking at Kochi. The IRIS Lavan, which took part in the Inter…
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