Two Indian-flagged ships came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz. India has summoned the Iranian ambassador following this incident. Reports indicate that two vessels turned back due to gunfire from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.
The tenth Indian-flagged vessel crossed the strait amid firing by Iranian gunboats. Desh Garima, carrying crude oil, was en route to Mumbai port when it faced this aggression.
Iran had sporadically allowed Indian vessels to navigate through since it blocked the key energy strait last month. As of now, 499 Indian seafarers are aboard Indian-flagged vessels in the Persian Gulf region.
A total of 2,487 seafarers have been evacuated by various shipping companies. Vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz received radio messages from Iran’s navy stating they were not allowed to pass.
Two ships reported being hit by gunfire during these incidents. Iran initially opened and then closed the waterway, creating confusion for shipping operations.
Several Indian and foreign-flagged ships destined for Indian ports are still waiting to cross Hormuz. The situation remains tense as maritime safety concerns grow.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding further developments or responses from Iran. This incident adds another layer to ongoing tensions between Iran and other nations regarding maritime security.
