Firing on Indian ships in the Gulf of Hormuz: India summoned Iranian ambassador, expressed strong objection

India Summons Iranian Ambassador Ship Firing: The security situation in the Gulf of Hormuz has become extremely worrying. The Indian government has taken a tough stance after the incident of firing on two Indian flagged merchant ships came to light on Saturday. According to External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, Iran’s Ambassador to New Delhi was called to the External Affairs Ministry on Saturday evening, where the Foreign Secretary conveyed India’s deep concern over this serious incident.

‘Jag Arnav’ and ‘Sanmar Herald’ targeted

According to foreign media and defense sources, the two ships that were fired upon have been identified as ‘Jag Arnav’ and ‘Sanmar Herald’. According to initial reports, ‘Jag Arnav’ was directly fired upon, while the other ship somehow managed to escape safely. The attack took place about 20 nautical miles north-east of Oman.

IRGC gunboats opened fire without warning

According to a warning from UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the master of the tanker reported that Iranian Revolutionary Guards Two gunboats of (IRGC) suddenly came close to them and started firing indiscriminately without any radio (VHF) warning. However, it is a matter of relief that there was no physical harm to the tanker crew in this attack and the ship is safe.

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— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) April 18, 2026

India’s diplomatic response

The Foreign Secretary, during his meeting with the Iranian Ambassador, emphasized that India gives top priority to the safety of its merchant ships and sailors. He reminded Iran that in the past also it had cooperated in providing safe passage to Indian ships.

India has urged the Ambassador to convey India’s strong message to the authorities in Tehran and to restore with immediate effect the process of providing safe passage to ships coming to India through the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian Ambassador has assured that he will convey these concerns of India to his officials.

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Why is Hormuz important?

gulf of hormuz An extremely narrow but strategically important sea route, which connects the Persian Gulf to the open sea and global markets. This is the route through which the oil producing countries of the Gulf region transport their crude oil to different parts of the world. About one-fifth of the world’s oil trade passes through this route.