AAP attacks Modi over ‘silence’ on U.S. sinking Iran warship

AAP criticizes Modi for his silence on the U.S. attack on an Iranian warship amidst a controversial trade deal.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday (March 5, 2026) attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his alleged silence over the ongoing war and sinking of an Iranian warship by the United States.  

“A ship from Iran that came to India on our invitation was struck by the United States, 100 people were also killed, yet the PM remains silent. World will remember Narendra Modi as leader who delivers grand speeches on global platforms but bows before the U.S. in times of crisis,” said senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia. 

He said that about a month ago, the Prime Minister entered into a trade deal with the U.S., and one key condition that India accepted was not to import oil from Russia. 

“India purchases a large portion of the oil used every day from foreign countries. Therefore, shutting down one or two sources is not merely a diplomatic decision. It is directly linked to whether the country’s oil supply will remain stable, whether prices will remain under control, and whether the country will have options available in times of crisis. This is what is called energy security,” Mr. Sisodia said.

He said that the U.S. already knew that a war was going to happen, and they also knew that oil supplies could be affected. “Despite this, India was persuaded to give up Russian oil. Now a direct question stands before the country: did the United States mislead India’s Prime Minister, or did Narendra Modi himself push India’s interests aside in order to keep the United States pleased?” he said.

There was no immediate response from the Delhi BJP.