Jason Meeks & Marco Rubio

Jason Meeks: As the US Charge d'Affaires in New Delhi, Jason Meeks was repeatedly summoned by the India — Ministry of External Affairs to receive India's strong diplomatic protests regarding the US naval attacks and the deaths of Indian seafarers.

Marco Rubio: As US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with S. Jaishankar, during which he emphasized that commercial vessels must comply with US forces' orders and that violations of the US blockade of Iranian ports would not be tolerated.

Jason Meeks: Jason Meeks, the US Chargé d'Affaires, was summoned by India's Ministry of External Affairs to register a protest against US strikes on ships with Indian crew members.

Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, as the US Secretary of State, has warned against Iranian tolls on Strait of Hormuz shipping and emphasized the importance of international waterways. His statements reflect the US position on maritime freedom.