Iran hails India ties as U.S., Israel wage war; Minister slams U.S. move to sink unarmed ship

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has struck a defiant tone in New Delhi, saying Iran will resist what he described as U.S.-Israeli aggression “to the last bullet,” while arguing international law is being selectively applied. He also raised a sharp allegation about an Iranian vessel that he said was invited by India to an international exercise and was “ceremonial” and “unarmed,” comparing its alleged targeting to Nazi-era precedents and saying Iranian sailors were killed. Khatibzadeh confirmed communication with Indian counterparts and emphasized the “Indo-Persian” civilizational link as Iran seeks to keep channels open with New Delhi amid the conflict.