India Debunks US Military Operation Claim from Western India
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India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a sharp 'fake news alert' after a viral social media post claimed the US sought permission to use Indian territory to launch military operations against Iran.
The MEA dismissed the assertions, stating no such development has taken place, and warned against spreading false information on social media.
The claim originated from a journalist who alleged the US was exploring the use of western India under the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) framework to support a military asset.
However, the MEA clarified that LEMOA does not permit basing of troops or automatic military operations from each other's soil, and every request requires a case-by-case approval.
LEMOA is a bilateral logistics pact signed in 2016 between India and the US, allowing armed forces to access each other's military facilities for refuelling, repair, supplies, and rest on a reimbursable basis.
