Iran condemns US over reported attack on Indian commercial vessels Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baqaei, condemned US attacks on Indian commercial vessels that reportedly killed at least three Indian nationals. In a post on X, Baqaei accused Washington of pursuing a policy of “armed robbery and State piracy”. Baqaei also called on the international community to hold the United States accountable, alleging that its actions threatened global peace, security and freedom of navigation.