Iran & Mallikarjun Kharge

Iran: Iran is at the center of the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, which the US claims is being violated by vessels attempting to transport Iranian oil. Iran has condemned the US attacks as 'armed robbery and state piracy' and has engaged in retaliatory strikes against US-linked targets.

Mallikarjun Kharge: Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress president, criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 'silence' on the killing of Indian seafarers, alleging that Modi had 'belittled' India's global standing and sovereignty.

Iran: Iran is mentioned as a historical ally from whom India has alienated itself, and a target of US-Israel military action, which coincided with Narendra Modi's visit to Israel.

Mallikarjun Kharge: Mallikarjun Kharge, as the Congress president, shared Sonia Gandhi's article, supporting her criticism of India's foreign policy.