India Condemns Strikes on Energy Infrastructure, Warns of Global Supply Risks as Hormuz Crisis Deepens

India on Thursday strongly condemned recent attacks on energy infrastructure across West Asia, warning that escalating strikes on oil and gas facilities are “deeply disturbing” and risk destabilising global energy supplies, as the Iran-Israel war expands into critical economic systems and disrupts flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

File Photo of External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal; Via All India Radio 

Responding to questions at a media briefing, Randhir Jaiswal said India has consistently called for “avoidance of targeting civilian infrastructure, including energy infrastructure,” adding that the latest attacks “only serve to further destabilise an already uncertain energy scenario for the whole world” and are “unacceptable and need to cease.”

The remarks come amid a sharp escalation in the Iran war, where Israeli strikes on Iran’s South Pars gasfield and Iranian missile attacks on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub — along with reported attacks on UAE energy facilities — have brought core energy infrastructure into direct conflict, raising fears of prolonged disruption to global oil and gas markets.

India reiterated its broader position on the conflict, calling for restraint, de-escalation, and a return to dialogue and diplomacy to bring an early end to hostilities, while continuing diplomatic engagement with multiple stakeholders across the region.

Jaiswal said India is also closely monitoring the impact of the crisis on domestic energy supplies, acknowledging that LPG availability has been affected by disruptions in shipping routes through Hormuz. He said the government is prioritising domestic consumption, diversifying supply sources, and working with international partners to secure uninterrupted energy flows.

On maritime safety, the spokesperson said 22 Indian-flagged vessels with 611 seafarers remain in the Gulf region, with authorities maintaining contact with shipping companies and families while facilitating repatriation efforts. Several seafarers have already returned, and a dedicated control room continues to handle queries and coordinate assistance.

Addressing evacuation efforts, Jaiswal said Indian missions are assisting nationals crossing into Armenia and Azerbaijan from Iran, advising them to coordinate with embassies to ensure smooth border transit amid congestion and logistical challenges.

On diplomatic coordination, he said India remains engaged with global partners, noting that leaders, including Narendra Modi, have been in contact with counterparts across regions to exchange views and push for de-escalation.

Jaiswal also acknowledged that efforts to build consensus within BRICS on the conflict remain challenging, saying it is “difficult to bridge the gap between positions countries have taken,” though India continues to engage all stakeholders.

Separately, he confirmed that consular access has been requested in the case of detained Ukrainian nationals and will be considered in accordance with legal procedures, describing the matter as under investigation.

As IndianRepublic.in reported earlier, the Iran war has entered a new phase targeting energy infrastructure, heightening risks to global supply chains and reinforcing the centrality of the Strait of Hormuz as a geopolitical fault line linking regional conflict to worldwide economic stability.

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