India summons Iran envoy after attack on oil tanker in Hormuz
Home Indian ship ‘Sanmar Herald’ is attacked while crossing Strait of Hormuz, source says; crew and vessel are safe India on Saturday summoned Iran’s ambassador in New Delhi for a meeting with the foreign secretary following a shooting incident earlier in the day involving two Indian-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. According to the statement, the Iranian envoy was called in for discussions with the foreign secretary in the evening. Our statement regarding Iran ⬇️
🔗 https://t.co/05hycXPgJ6 pic.twitter.com/HwhqdNL9M8 “During the meeting, foreign secretary conveyed India's deep concern at the shooting incident earlier today involving two Indian-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz,” it said. The statement underscored the importance India attached to the safety of merchant shipping and mariners, and recalled that Iran had previously facilitated the safe passage of several vessels bound for India.
Published: April 18, 2026 4:17 pm
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