Iran-US War News: India Rejects Claim That US Uses Its Ports to Attack Iran

By Aditya Nagar | March 05, 2026

A viral video featuring ex-US Army Colonel Douglas MacGregor, widely circulated online, claims that the United States has used Indian naval bases to launch attacks on Iran.

Let us examine the reality behind this claim.

India Dismisses Report of US Using Its Ports for Iran Strikes; Calls it ‘Baseless’

In response to the viral video in which ex-US Army Colonel Douglas MacGregor reportedly alleges the use of Indian ports by the United States for military operations against Iran, India's Ministry of External Affairs dismissed such reports.

In the interview, MacGregor said US bases and harbour installations had been destroyed, forcing reliance on Indian ports—a scenario the Navy considers suboptimal.

MEA’s factCheck account immediately refuted these allegations broadcast on OAN (One America News Network) as 'baseless.'

On Wednesday, a post on X stated, 'We caution you against such baseless and fabricated allegations.'

Amid Iran-Israel conflict reports, India voiced grave concern over escalating Middle East tensions, urging all parties to safeguard civilians, de-escalate conflict, and exercise restraint.

Israel-Iran War Latest News: Chaos in the Middle East

After the killing of Iran’s 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during the US and Israel joint military strikes on Iran on Saturday, there has been chaos in the Middle East.

In retaliation, Iran launched missiles at Israel and American military bases in Gulf nations.

US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship

On Tuesday night in the Indian Ocean, a torpedo from an American submarine sank an Iranian warship, resulting in around 87 deaths.

In a war, the IRIS Dena, which was on a friendly visit to India, was struck. This marked the first time since World War II that an American submarine hit a surface vessel.

By Thursday, the sixth day of conflict, the war situation remained unchanged. Reports indicate that roughly 1000 people in Iran, a dozen in Israel, and six US troops have been killed in the ongoing war situation.

US, Israel Cites Iran As ‘Imminent Threat’, Military Action Necessary

According to the US President Donald Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, they were prompted to use military strikes on Iran, as it posed an imminent threat.

Trump stated that early action was necessary to prevent potential attacks by Iran on Israel and possibly the United States.

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India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) dismissed the allegations as “fake and false,” clarifying that no Indian ports are being used by the US Navy for military operations against Iran. The government warned against spreading baseless and fabricated claims.

The claim surfaced after former US Army Colonel Douglas MacGregor said in an interview on the US-based channel One America News Network (OAN) that the US Navy was relying on Indian ports during the conflict with Iran. Indian authorities later fact-checked and rejected the statement.

India has not supported any military action in the conflict. The government clarified that Indian ports are not being used by US forces and reiterated its call for dialogue and restraint to ease tensions.

No. India’s Ministry of External Affairs stated that the claim is “fake and false” and confirmed that no US military operations against Iran are being launched from Indian ports.

India has urged all sides to exercise restraint and avoid escalation, emphasising the importance of diplomatic solutions and regional stability.

The discussion emerged after a claim made during a TV interview suggested the US Navy was relying on Indian ports. Indian authorities later rejected the statement, calling it baseless.

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