Iran fires on India-bound vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Summary
Iran fired upon two ships carrying crude oil and gas headed to India in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a protest by India's Ministry of External Affairs.
Key Points
- Iran fired upon two India-bound vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday afternoon.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard blocked 14 ships heading towards India from crossing the strait.
- Following gunfire, 13 ships returned to the Persian Gulf; one ship was hit, another crossed successfully.
- India's Ministry of External Affairs summoned Iran's Ambassador to protest and demanded safe passage be restored.
