‘Sabhyata ka crash course seekh lo’: Iran tells Rubio to learn civility from Indians as he lands in Delhi
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in India for a four-day official visit aimed at improving bilateral relations. Iran's consulate in Mumbai made a remark on social media suggesting Rubio should learn civility from Indians. The visit includes meetings with Indian officials to discuss various topics, including energy and trade.
- ▪Marco Rubio's visit to India is his first as US Secretary of State.
- ▪Iran's consulate made a comment on social media referencing civility in response to Rubio's arrival.
- ▪Rubio is scheduled to meet with Indian officials, including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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‘Sabhyata ka crash course seekh lo’: Iran tells Rubio to learn civility from Indians as he lands in DelhiUS secretary of state Marco Rubio arrived in India on Saturday for a four-day official visit. Updated on: May 23, 2026 3:05 PM ISTEdited by Sana FaziliShare viaCopy link As US secretary of state Marco Rubio arrived in India on Saturday, Iran took a dig at him with a ‘sabhyata’ remark on X. Rubio arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for his first official visit to India as the two nations are looking to recalibrate the bilateral relations that have faced headwinds since mid-last year.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio waves during his visit to the Mother House, the global headquarters of Saint Teresa's Missionaries of Charity, in Kolkata on Saturday.
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