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India, Pakistan summon each other’s diplomats after naval ships collide in Arabian Sea

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Reuters. (2026, September 17). India, Pakistan summon each other’s diplomats after naval ships collide in Arabian Sea. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3367789/india-pakistan-summon-each-others-diplomats-after-naval-ships-collide-arabian-sea?utm_source=rss_feed

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India and Pakistan have summoned each other's top diplomats following a collision between their naval ships in the Arabian Sea. This incident marks the first significant military tension between the nuclear-armed neighbors since they clashed for four days last year. The collision occurred in international waters, leading to protests from both nations' diplomatic missions.
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On July 24, an Indian and a Pakistani naval ship collided in international waters of the Arabian Sea, sparking strong diplomatic protests between New Delhi and Islamabad. This marks the first direct military encounter since the four-day conflict in May 2025 when both countries nearly escalated to full-scale war. Following the collision, Pakistan summoned India’s top diplomat, while India had earlier summoned Pakistan’s charge d’affaires. The incident raises concerns about unintended escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors and highlights ongoing tensions in the region.

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India, Pakistan summon each other’s diplomats after naval ships collide in Arabian Sea This is the first overt military tension between the nuclear-armed neighbours since they engaged in a four-day conflict last year New Delhi and Islamabad summoned each other’s top diplomats to lodge strong protests after an Indian and a Pakistani naval vessel collided in international waters.
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India, Pakistan summon each other’s diplomats after naval ships collide in Arabian Sea This is the first overt military tension between the nuclear-armed neighbours since they engaged in a four-day conflict last year New Delhi and Islamabad summoned each other’s top diplomats to lodge strong protests after an Indian and a Pakistani naval vessel collided in international waters. asserted
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