Iran opened fire on Indian ships, IRGC attacked despite clearance, Delhi summoned Iranian ambassador

News India Live, Digital Desk: Amid tension in the Gulf region, the Iranian Navy opened fire on two Indian ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. The surprising thing is that these ships were earlier given safe passage by Iran, but they were attacked midway. All the Indian crew members are safe, but the incident has increased diplomatic tensions between India and Iran.1. Which ships were attacked? IRGC gunboats mainly targeted two Indian ships: Sanmar Herald: This is a ‘Very Large Crude Carrier’ (VLCC) supertanker, which was coming to India from Iraq carrying about 20 lakh barrels of crude oil. Jag Arnav (Jag Arnav): This is a bulk carrier ship which was coming from Al Jubail in Saudi Arabia towards India. Situation of the spot: Audio In the recording, the captain of ‘Sanmar Herald’ was heard shouting, “Sepaah Navy (Iranian Navy)! You gave us clearance! My name is second on your list, then why are you firing? Let me turn back!”2. What was the ships’ next step? (The Next Step) Immediately after the firing, the ships took the following steps to ensure their safety: U-Turn: Both ships abandoned their intention to transit the Strait of Hormuz and immediately turned back towards the Persian Gulf. Distress Call: The ships immediately sent a distress message to the Indian Navy and International Maritime Safety Agencies (UKMTO). Safe Anchorage: The ships are currently anchored in safe areas of the Persian Gulf. Are anchored in India and are in constant touch with the Indian Navy.3. India’s strong diplomatic action New Delhi lodged a strong protest within hours of the incident: Ambassador summoned: India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri summoned Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Fathali and expressed deep concern over this “serious firing incident”. Demand for free navigation: India made it clear that it is in favor of free and safe movement of ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Naval alertness: However, no Indian There was no warship, but two Indian destroyers and a frigate have been kept on high alert in the Gulf of Oman.4. A ship emerges safely A relief news amid the tension was that another Indian tanker named ‘Desh Garima’ successfully crossed the strait and will reach Mumbai by 22 April.