Two Indian-flagged vessels, including the Jag Annapurna and Sanmar Herald, were allegedly fired upon by Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz. The ships, carrying approximately two million barrels of Iraqi oil, were forced to make a U-turn to a safe location. The crew and vessels are safe. The incident occurred within 24 hours of Iran announcing the opening of the strait. In response, the Ministry of External Affairs summoned the Iranian ambassador to express serious concern and displeasure over the safety of Indian ships. Shipping data suggests that at least six other tankers were halted or forced to turn back. The Iranian Navy has taken complete control of the Strait of Hormuz, blocking passage and firing warning shots at non-compliant vessels. Despite claims from Iran and the United States regarding the opening of the strait, numerous ships remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, lacking safety guarantees to navigate the entire 137-kilometre stretch.
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