Two Indian-flagged tankers, Bhagya Lakshmi and Sanmar Herald, were denied passage and reportedly fired upon by Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz. Crew members of Bhagya Lakshmi were told to turn back, while Sanmar Herald reported being fired upon despite prior clearance. India has raised concerns with Iran over the safety of merchant shipping.
Two Indian-flagged tankers, Bhagya Lakshmi and Sanmar Herald, were denied passage and reportedly fired upon by Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz. Crew members of Bhagya Lakshmi were told to turn back, while Sanmar Herald reported being fired upon despite prior clearance. India has raised concerns with Iran over the safety of merchant shipping.
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Two India-flagged vessels, the Sanmar Herald and Jag Arnav, were targeted by Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing a convoy of 14 ships to abort transit. The incident caused confusion over passage instructions, with multiple vessels turning back. India has lodged a protest with Iran, urging safe passage for merchant shipping.
