The Indian government said it has summoned the Iranian ambassador in New Delhi to register a formal protest after an incident in which Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) forces opened fire on Indian-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Indian government sources, IRGC naval boats fired at Indian-flagged oil tankers in the Strait. Two vessels, the “Jag Arnav” and the “Sanmar Herald,” were damaged in the incident, though no casualties or injuries have been reported so far.
Officials said the incident took place despite earlier announcements that the Strait of Hormuz was open for commercial transit. However, reports suggest that IRGC forces are still maintaining tight control over maritime movement, with strict rules such as monitored routes and prior approvals.
At the same time, India’s Directorate General of Shipping said it is closely tracking the situation and taking necessary steps to ensure the safety of sailors and Indian-flagged ships.
Other reports suggest that a container ship was also targeted in the same area. British maritime security sources have confirmed a security incident around 20 miles off the coast of Oman. There are also reports of fast-attack boats approaching a tanker and firing shots nearby.
Several ships passing through the region said they received radio messages from the Iranian Navy claiming that the Strait of Hormuz has been completely closed again and that no vessels are allowed to pass.
The situation has left a large number of ships stranded in the area, with reports indicating that hundreds of vessels and nearly 20,000 sailors are waiting for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen.
