Kazem Jalali suggested that US leadership statements aim to influence energy prices, though he did not provide specific evidence or context for this characterization.

According to reports, U.S. President Trump is scheduled to meet with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

Reports indicate that reported Houthi activity in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and an alleged Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz may disrupt key shipping routes for India’s oil imports from West Asia and Russia. While the text claims these maritime restrictions force longer detours and increased costs, the specific geopolitical assertions regarding a full blockade remain unverified.

India typically sources a significant portion of its crude from these regions, though the extent of the current operational impact requires independent verification.

ICC Acting Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan stated that the office’s actions are guided by "the law and the evidence." She further asserted that the office rejects claims suggesting it is driven by an "ulterior motive."