Two Indian-flagged ships came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting India to summon the Iranian ambassador.
As of early Tuesday, two vessels turned back after reports of 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.
Iran had previously allowed Indian vessels to sail through sporadically since it blocked this key energy strait last month.
Currently, there are 499 Indian seafarers aboard Indian-flagged vessels in the Persian Gulf region. In total, 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.
Reports indicate that two ships were actually hit by gunfire. Still, details remain unconfirmed.
India has consistently stated its commitment to safe maritime passage for its vessels and citizens.
Several Indian- and foreign-flagged ships destined for Indian ports are still waiting to cross the Hormuz.
The situation remains fluid. Observers are closely monitoring developments as diplomatic discussions unfold.
