'Attacks On Commercial Ships Unacceptable': PM Modi Slams Disruptions In Strait Of Hormuz

Last Updated:March 23, 2026, 14:37 IST

PM Modi termed attacks on commercial vessels and disruption of shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz “unacceptable”, warning of economic and supply-chain risks for India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday termed attacks on commercial vessels and disruptions in key global shipping routes such as the Strait of Hormuz “unacceptable", underlining the strategic importance of the maritime corridor for India’s energy and trade security.

Addressing the Lok Sabha during the ongoing Parliament session, the Prime Minister said the developments in the region have added to the challenges posed by the ongoing West Asia conflict, particularly in ensuring the uninterrupted movement of commercial cargo and maintaining supply stability.

“Attacks on commercial ships and disruptions in international waterways like the Hormuz Strait are unacceptable. Through diplomacy, India is continuously making efforts for the safe passage of Indian ships, even in this atmosphere of war," the Prime Minister said.

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