Amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has responded to the recent firing incident involving India-flagged vessels by emphasising its strong ties with India and calling for peace. Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, a representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, stated that relations between India and Iran remain robust and expressed hope that the situation would be resolved soon. He also underlined that Iran does not seek conflict and reiterated the country’s desire for stability in the region.
The statement comes in the wake of a serious maritime incident in which two India-flagged oil tankers, Sanmar Herald and Jag Arnav, were reportedly fired upon while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The vessels, carrying nearly 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude oil, were forced to reverse course. Although no damage or casualties were reported, the incident heightened concerns about the safety of commercial shipping in one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes.
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Following the incident, India lodged a strong protest and summoned Iranian envoy Mohammad Fathali. The Ministry of External Affairs urged Iran to ensure the safety of India-bound ships and resume facilitating their passage through the strait.
The disruption extended beyond Indian vessels, with reports indicating that several other ships, including Greek tankers, altered their routes after the firing. The tensions escalated further after Iran announced the closure of the strait shortly after briefly reopening it, citing issues linked to the United States blockade.
