A crude oil tanker flying the Indian flag came under attack Saturday while navigating through the Strait of Hormuz, according to sources within the Indian government.
Officials identified the targeted ship as the Sanmar Herald and confirmed that both the vessel and its crew members remain safe following the incident.
Saturday’s attack was part of broader hostilities in the strategic waterway, with at least two commercial ships reporting they were struck by gunfire while attempting passage through the strait.
In response to the incident, Indian officials have called Iran’s ambassador to India for discussions regarding the attack.
The violence comes amid ongoing tensions over shipping access through the vital corridor. On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Iran had committed to keeping the strait open, while Iranian leadership stated they expect America to completely end its blockade of Iranian oil tankers.
Shipping records indicate that more than a dozen tankers, including three vessels under sanctions, successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz after authorities ended a 50-day shipping blockade on Friday. However, Iran reinstated restrictions on Saturday and opened fire on some vessels attempting transit.
