# US-India Relations
Latest news and articles about US-India Relations
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Fatal Missile Strike in Gulf of Oman Tests the Limits of the US-India Strategic Partnership
India has lodged a high-level protest with the United States after a US Navy missile strike on an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman killed three Indian sailors. While the US claims the vessel was violating Iranian oil sanctions, New Delhi has condemned the lethal action as unjustified and dangerous for commercial mariners.
Powering the Pivot: India’s Tejas Mk2 and the New Frontier of US-India Defense Ties
India is scheduled to conduct the first flight of its Tejas Mk2 fighter jet in mid-2026, powered by GE F-414 engines. This milestone follows a historic US-India agreement on military technology transfer, signaling a major strategic pivot in India's defense procurement and its partnership with Washington.
The CEO Diplomat: Elon Musk’s Seat at the Trump-Modi Table
Elon Musk joined a strategic phone call between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi regarding Middle East tensions, signaling a significant thaw in Musk's relationship with the U.S. administration. The move highlights the growing role of tech billionaires in official state diplomacy, driven by overlapping commercial interests in India and the Persian Gulf.
The Shadow Diplomat: Elon Musk’s Integration into the Trump-Modi Geopolitical Orbit
Elon Musk's participation in a high-level diplomatic call between Donald Trump and Narendra Modi regarding Middle East tensions signals his growing influence in U.S. foreign policy. The move highlights the intersection of Musk's commercial interests in India and the Middle East with his reconciled political relationship with the Trump administration.