Opposition Criticizes Modi Government's Response After US Sinks Iranian Warship Near India

Following the sinking of the Iranian warship IRIS Dena by a US submarine in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka, opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the Modi government for its silence and perceived lack of strategic response. They highlighted risks to India's energy security, given over 40% of oil imports transit the Strait of Hormuz, and called for stronger leadership amid escalating West Asia tensions. The government has urged dialogue and diplomacy, while the incident raises concerns about maritime security and India's strategic autonomy.