Trump alleged Saturday that Iran attempted to attack Indian commercial vessels with drones in the Arabian Sea, linking the claim to frustration over leaked negotiation details.
He offered no public evidence in the social media post, but shipping trackers documented several Indian-flagged bulk carriers altering course last week.
India’s external affairs ministry had not issued a formal statement confirming hostile contact by late Saturday.
Maritime security firms noted increased drone sightings near convoy lanes even as ceasefire talks advanced.
Analysts said accusations against third-country shipping could complicate New Delhi’s balanced diplomacy between Washington and Tehran.
Insurance underwriters said verified attacks would immediately raise war-risk premiums for South Asian export routes.
Shipping ministry officials in New Delhi scheduled a Sunday briefing with major export councils that rely on Hormuz for fertilizer and crude shipments.
Defense analysts noted that drone swarms against commercial hulls would mark an escalation distinct from the naval blockade Trump said he was lifting.
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