India reacted strongly to the incident of firing by Iranian forces on 2 Indian ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian-flagged oil tankers were diverted after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) personnel opened fire on them. India reacted strongly to this incident. Issued summons to Iran’s ambassador in India. India has asked the Iranian envoy to provide safe passage to the returning ships as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, it seems that the Indian ships were given priority by the Iranian authorities. The captain of the ship expressed his concern over firing despite the permission being given. Sepa Navy! Sepa Navy! This is a motor tanker named Sanmar Herald, you gave me permission to go, my name is second on your list, you gave me permission to go, you are firing now, let me turn back,” he sent his message worriedly. At the time of the incident, the vessel was carrying 20 lakh barrels of oil coming from Iraq. It was learned that the firing took place between Qeshm and Larak islands.
On the other hand, Iran has made it clear that Hormuz is closing again. All ships in Hormuz waters received messages to this effect. Iran has accused the US of not being committed to the talks. It said that any ship of any type and of any nation should be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.