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MEA Debunks 'Baseless And False' Claims Of Indian Ships Blocked By Iran

Govt has refuted all claims about Iran blocking Indian Ships (Image for representation: Reuters/File)

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News18•19-03-2026, 10:56

MEA Debunks 'Baseless And False' Claims Of Indian Ships Blocked By Iran

•Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an alert regarding false claims on social media.
•Viral posts alleged Iran blocked Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting energy supplies.
•Claims included India seizing Iranian oil tankers and 22 Indian naval ships being stranded.
•MEA Fact Check warned users, urging caution against such 'fake news' amid West Asia conflict.
•Government clarified that these claims are untrue and lack factual basis.

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