India summons Iranian envoy over firing on 2 Indian vessels

 India summons Iranian envoy over firing on 2 Indian vessels in Strait of Hormuz

The Indian-flagged vessels were fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz; no injuries reported but New Delhi raised concerns and steps up efforts to protect seafarers. 

Ambassador of Iran to India, Mohammad Fathali near the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

New Delhi conveyed its “serious concerns and displeasure” over the incident, even as questions mount over the circumstances under which Iranian forces opened fire on civilian shipping.  

Authorities said the Directorate General of Shipping is closely tracking the situation and coordinating measures to ensure the safety of Indian seafarers and vessels operating in the region.

India has reiterated that the security of its maritime traffic remains a key concern.

The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint that carries nearly a fifth of the world’s oil trade.