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Earlier, US President Donald Trump accused Iran of carrying out drone attacks against Indian ships leaving the Strait of Hormuz, describing the alleged action as 'totally unacceptable', while Tehran rejected the charge as 'baseless'.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar that all commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz must comply with instructions issued by American forces.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that all commercial vessels using the Strait of Hormuz will have to comply with the US blockade. The move comes after India condemned the killings of three of its nationals in the most recent attack.

US secretary of state Marco Rubio told external affairs minister S Jaishankar that all commercial vessels operating in the Strait of Hormuz must comply immediately with orders issued by US forces.

Meanwhile, the US Navy said it had shot down multiple Iranian one-way attack drones allegedly targeting commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz

A deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is reportedly close. Pakistan's Prime Minister stated an agreement could be finalized within 24 hours. Iran's nuclear program terms will be settled in 60 days post-signing. Sanctions relief and asset release are also expected. The situation in Lebanon remains uncertain.

The prospects for a peace deal, falling Chinese demand and some workarounds to the Strait of Hormuz closure have helped to stop crude market from going haywire | World News

US forces shot down multiple Iranian one-way attack drones that were targeting commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Friday, even as Washington and Tehran continued discussions on a proposed understanding covering Iran's nuclear programme, sanctions relief and the future of the strategic waterway.

The sharp response came hours after US President accused Iran of targeting Indian vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran on Saturday dismissed US President Donald Trump's allegation that Tehran was behind a drone attack on Indian-linked commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, calling the accusation "simply baseless" and accusing Washington of trying to divert attention from attacks that killed three Indian sailors.