Indian ships are safely exiting the Strait of Hormuz. Eleven Indian vessels have already passed through, with thirteen remaining in the Persian Gulf. Diplomatic talks with Iran are ongoing to ensure the safe passage of all remaining ships to India. All Indian seafarers in the region are reported to be safe. No incidents involving Indian-flagged vessels have occurred recently.


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Amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a tanker carrying 31 Indian crew members is currently en route to Mumbai, drawing attention to the safety of maritime routes in the conflict-hit region. The development comes as global shipping faces disruptions due to the ongoing US-Iran standoff, raising concerns over energy supplies and crew security.

Hormuz Crisis: Tanker Carrying 31 Indian Crew Members On its Way to Mumbai 

New Delhi has conveyed its strong displeasure to Tehran over two Indian vessels carrying crude oil being fired at by the Iranian Navy near the Strait of Hormuz and warned that “such actions will have consequences.” There were no casualties in the firing on Indian vessels, officials confirmed on Sunday, but one of the ships suffered damage after the glass of a cabin was shattered.&nbsp;The two vessels, Jag Arnav and Sanmar Herald, were fired upon on Saturday north of Oman while attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz but had to turn back after the incident. Officials said that the incident is being treated with utmost seriousness by Indian authorities. The firing on Indian vessels from IRGC gunboats is being taken up seriously as Iranian warship IRIS Lavan still remains berthed at Kochi port in Kerala after seeking refuge.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-military-prepares-to-board-and-seize-iran-linked-tankers-commercial-ships-report-1776533563334">US military prepares to board and seize Iran-linked tankers, commercial ships: Report</a><h2>Iranian warship IRIS Lavan still docked in Kochi with over 60 crew members&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Officials said around 120 of the 183 crew members on board IRIS Lavan have already been repatriated to Iran, while essential crew continues to remain in Kochi to maintain the vessel. The ship sought shelter in India after another Iranian warship, IRIS Dena, was torpedoed and sunk by a US submarine near Sri Lanka on March 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is pushing to impose a toll on ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz, but Indian authorities are unwilling to accept any such demand. Some reports suggest that the IRGC has been collecting toll from vessels crossing the strait, but India has refused to agree to any such arrangement.Iran had earlier said that vessels of countries not directly involved in the conflict would not be targeted. Tehran had listed India among the friendly nations whose ships were supposedly being allowed passage.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-summons-iranian-envoy-lodges-formal-protest-over-gunfire-on-indian-vessels-in-hormuz-1776523917375">India summons Iranian envoy, lodges formal protest over gunfire on Indian vessels in Hormuz</a><h2>New Delhi summons Iranian envoy, lodges strong protest</h2>&nbsp;After the firing on Indian ships, New Delhi summoned the Iranian envoy and registered a strong protest over the incident. Officials said India made it clear that it supports open and free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and any threat to Indian commercial shipping in the region is unacceptable.&nbsp;India is one of the largest users of the Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran and Oman.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-tanker-among-vessels-shot-at-by-iranian-gunboats-in-strait-of-hormuz-reports-1776514445896">Indian tanker among vessels shot at by Iranian gunboats in Strait of Hormuz: Reports</a>&nbsp;Shipping data from Marine Traffic showed that Jag Arnav, a bulk carrier sailing under the Indian flag, had departed from Al Jubail in Saudi Arabia and was headed to India. The second vessel, Sanmar Herald, was also transporting crude oil loaded in Iraq to India.&nbsp;

The firing on Indian vessels is being taken up seriously as Iranian warship IRIS Lavan still remains berthed at Kochi port in Kerala. The ship sought shelter in India after another Iranian warship, IRIS Dena, was torpedoed and sunk by a US submarine near Sri Lanka on March 4.

New Delhi has conveyed its strong displeasure to Tehran over two Indian vessels carrying crude oil being fired at by the Iranian Navy near the Strait of Hormuz and warned that “such actions will have consequences.” There were no casualties in the firing on Indian vessels, officials confirmed on Sunday, but one of the ships suffered damage after the glass of a cabin was shattered. The two vessels, Jag Arnav and Sanmar Herald, were fired upon on Saturday north of Oman while attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz but had to turn back after the incident. Officials said that the incident is being treated with utmost seriousness by Indian authorities. The firing on Indian vessels from IRGC gunboats is being taken up seriously as Iranian warship IRIS Lavan still remains berthed at Kochi port in Kerala after seeking refuge. Also Read: US military prepares to board and seize Iran-linked tankers, commercial ships: Report Iranian warship IRIS Lavan still docked in Kochi with over 60 crew members Officials said around 120 of the 183 crew members on board IRIS Lavan have already been repatriated to Iran, while essential crew continues to remain in Kochi to maintain the vessel. The ship sought shelter in India after another Iranian warship, IRIS Dena, was torpedoed and sunk by a US submarine near Sri Lanka on March 4. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is pushing to impose a toll on ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz, but Indian authorities are unwilling to accept any such demand. Some reports suggest that the IRGC has been collecting toll from vessels crossing the strait, but India has refused to agree to any such arrangement. Iran had earlier said that vessels of countries not directly involved in the conflict would not be targeted. Tehran had listed India among the friendly nations whose ships were supposedly being allowed passage. Also Read: India summons Iranian envoy, lodges formal protest over gunfire on Indian vessels in Hormuz New Delhi summons Iranian envoy, lodges strong protest After the firing on Indian ships, New Delhi summoned the Iranian envoy and registered a strong protest over the incident. Officials said India made it clear that it supports open and free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and any threat to Indian commercial shipping in the region is unacceptable. India is one of the largest users of the Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran and Oman. Also Read: Indian tanker among vessels shot at by Iranian gunboats in Strait of Hormuz: Reports Shipping data from Marine Traffic showed that Jag Arnav, a bulk carrier sailing under the Indian flag, had departed from Al Jubail in Saudi Arabia and was headed to India. The second vessel, Sanmar Herald, was also transporting crude oil loaded in Iraq to India.

The firing on Indian vessels is being taken up seriously as Iranian warship IRIS Lavan still remains berthed at Kochi port in Kerala. The ship sought shelter in India after another Iranian warship, IRIS Dena, was torpedoed and sunk by a US submarine near Sri Lanka on March 4.&nbsp;

‘There will be consequences,’ India warns Iran after attack on 2 tankers in Hormuz

India summoned the Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Fathali on Saturday and lodged a formal protest over the firing incident involving an Indian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the day. Government sources confirmed that the Iranian IRGC Navy gunboats fired warning shots near Indian-flagged tankers, with no confirmed damage or casualties. Two vessels, Jag Arnav and Sanmar Herald, were involved in the incident.&nbsp;The firing is being seen as a signal to vessels attempting to pass without prior IRGC clearance, despite earlier assurances that the Strait of Hormuz was open.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi: Ambassador of Iran to India, Dr. Mohammad Fathali leaves from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). More details awaited. <a href="https://t.co/01AlP4KBlR">pic.twitter.com/01AlP4KBlR</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/2045497768215720207?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-tanker-among-vessels-shot-at-by-iranian-gunboats-in-strait-of-hormuz-reports-1776514445896">Indian tanker among vessels shot at by Iranian gunboats in Strait of Hormuz: Reports</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Authorities said the Directorate General of Shipping is closely monitoring the situation and taking steps to ensure the safety of Indian seafarers and India-flagged ships operating in the region.The government has reiterated that the safety of seafarers remains its top priority.&nbsp;The incident comes as Iran reimposed strict control over the Strait of Hormuz amid a standoff with the United States, with both sides enforcing rival restrictions on maritime movement.&nbsp;Officials said that while Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had announced safe passage saying the strait was open for all commercial vessels, the IRGC, which controls operations at sea, continues to enforce strict rules, including prior permission and designated routes.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-has-suspended-nuclear-programme-deal-to-end-war-mostly-complete-says-trump-1776450628924">Iran has suspended nuclear programme, deal to end war ‘mostly complete,’ says Trump</a>&nbsp;<h2>Indian vessels struck by stray bullets</h2>&nbsp;The government sources said there was small arms firing in the area when two Indian vessels near the narrow stretch of the Strait of Hormuz were struck by stray bullets. Officials clarified that the ships were not specifically targeted.Both vessels suffered minor damage, with one bridge window on each ship being hit. No other damage or injuries have been reported.The reports have heightened concerns among shipping companies and insurers, many of whom remain cautious about resuming normal operations in the region.The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) also reported a security incident roughly 20 nautical miles off the coast of Oman.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-us-will-get-all-of-iran-s-nuclear-dust-won-t-pay-anything-for-it-1776442071680">Trump says US will get all of Iran’s ‘nuclear dust’, won’t pay anything for it</a><h2>Shots fired from IRGC boats</h2>&nbsp;A tanker’s captain told authorities that two gunboats, believed to be linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, approached the vessel and fired shots. Despite the scare, the ship’s crew were unharmed.In another development, a container vessel in the region was also reportedly hit by gunfire, according to a maritime security source.Several ships navigating the area said they picked up a VHF radio broadcast attributed to Iran’s navy, announcing that the Strait of Hormuz had been shut once again.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-s-state-media-slam-foreign-minister-araghchi-s-hormuz-tweet-say-it-let-trump-claim-victory-1776457471014">Iran’s state media slam Foreign Minister Araghchi’s Hormuz tweet, say it let Trump claim victory</a>&nbsp;“Attention all ships, regarding the failure of the US government to fulfil its commitment in the negotiation, Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz completely closed again. No vessel of any type or nationality is allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz,” it said.The uncertainty has left a large number of vessels stranded. Hundreds of ships, along with nearly 20,000 seafarers, are awaiting clearance to move. The Strait remains one of the world’s most critical energy routes, handling about a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.&nbsp;

Authorities said the Directorate General of Shipping is closely monitoring the situation and taking steps to ensure the safety of Indian seafarers and India-flagged ships operating in the region. The government has reiterated that the safety of seafarers remains its top priority.

India summoned the Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Fathali on Saturday and lodged a formal protest over the firing incident involving an Indian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the day. Government sources confirmed that the Iranian IRGC Navy gunboats fired warning shots near Indian-flagged tankers, with no confirmed damage or casualties. Two vessels, Jag Arnav and Sanmar Herald, were involved in the incident. The firing is being seen as a signal to vessels attempting to pass without prior IRGC clearance, despite earlier assurances that the Strait of Hormuz was open.

Authorities said the Directorate General of Shipping is closely monitoring the situation and taking steps to ensure the safety of Indian seafarers and India-flagged ships operating in the region. The government has reiterated that the safety of seafarers remains its top priority.

India summons Iranian envoy, lodges formal protest over gunfire on Indian vessels in Hormuz

Merchant vessels were hit by Iranian gunfire as they attempted to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. Two Indian tankers also turned back after firing, said media reports. The impact of the firing on the vessels and crew was not immediately known.&nbsp;The British military reported that a tanker came under fire from two gunboats operated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) shortly after Iran announced fresh restrictions on the crucial waterway.The incident took place 20 nautical miles north-east of Oman.&nbsp;The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said the tanker and its crew were safe but did not reveal the vessel’s identity or destination.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-address-the-nation-at-8-30-pm-after-women-s-reservation-bill-fails-to-muster-support-1776507161751">PM Modi to address the nation at 8.30 pm after women’s reservation bill fails to muster support</a><h2>‘Two Indian vessels forced back by Iran's Navy’</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Iranian state media, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), said in a post on X, “Two Indian vessels were forced back west out of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran's Navy. Firing was involved. One of the vessels is an Indian-flagged VLCC supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi oil.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 BREAKING Two Indian vessels were forced back west out of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran&#39;s Navy. Firing was involved. One of the vessels is an Indian-flagged VLCC supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi oil. <a href="https://t.co/Gb87u1AkP5">pic.twitter.com/Gb87u1AkP5</a>&mdash; IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) (@iribnews_irib) <a href="https://twitter.com/iribnews_irib/status/2045460257606947252?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Separately, at least two merchant vessels say they were hit by gunfire as they attempted to cross the strait, reported the Reuters news agency, citing three maritime and shipping sources.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-has-suspended-nuclear-programme-deal-to-end-war-mostly-complete-says-trump-1776450628924">Iran has suspended nuclear programme, deal to end war ‘mostly complete,’ says Trump</a>&nbsp;<h2>‘Ships received radio message from Iranian Navy’</h2>&nbsp;Some merchant vessels received a radio message from the Iranian Navy saying the Strait of Hormuz had been shut again, shipping sources told Reuters.The Iranian Navy told the tankers that no ships are allowed to pass through the Strait, the sources add.&nbsp;The reports of firing on merchant vessels came hours after Iran announced a renewed blockade of the strait, following a brief reopening of the key waterway during negotiations with the United States.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-us-will-get-all-of-iran-s-nuclear-dust-won-t-pay-anything-for-it-1776442071680">Trump says US will get all of Iran’s ‘nuclear dust’, won’t pay anything for it</a><h2>Iran’s military accuses Washington of breaking promise</h2>&nbsp;In a televised statement, Iran’s military command accused Washington of breaking its promise by continuing a naval blockade on ships travelling to and from Iranian ports.Until the United States restores freedom of navigation for vessels linked to Iran, “the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will remain strictly controlled,” the statement said.&nbsp;US President Donald Trump had said that Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, but added that the US would continue its naval blockade until a deal is reached with Tehran.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-s-state-media-slam-foreign-minister-araghchi-s-hormuz-tweet-say-it-let-trump-claim-victory-1776457471014">Iran’s state media slam Foreign Minister Araghchi’s Hormuz tweet, say it let Trump claim victory</a><h2>Mojtaba Khamenei hails country’s military capabilities</h2>&nbsp;As reports of Iranian gun boats firing at a tanker near the strait of Hormuz came in, Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, issued a long statement on Telegram, praising his country’s military capabilities.“In the same way that its [Iran’s] drones strike the US and the Zionist murderers like lightning, its valiant navy is also ready to inflict new bitter defeats on its enemies,” he said.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said a tanker came under fire from two gunboats operated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran announced fresh restrictions on the waterway. The incident took place 20 nautical miles north-east of Oman.

Merchant vessels were hit by Iranian gunfire as they attempted to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. Two Indian tankers also turned back after firing, said media reports. The impact of the firing on the vessels and crew was not immediately known. The British military reported that a tanker came under fire from two gunboats operated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) shortly after Iran announced fresh restrictions on the crucial waterway. The incident took place 20 nautical miles north-east of Oman. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said the tanker and its crew were safe but did not reveal the vessel’s identity or destination. Also Read: PM Modi to address the nation at 8.30 pm after women’s reservation bill fails to muster support ‘Two Indian vessels forced back by Iran's Navy’ Meanwhile, Iranian state media, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), said in a post on X, “Two Indian vessels were forced back west out of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran's Navy. Firing was involved. One of the vessels is an Indian-flagged VLCC supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi oil.”

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said a tanker came under fire from two gunboats operated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran announced fresh restrictions on the waterway. The incident took place 20 nautical miles north-east of Oman.

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