2 Indian Ships Attacked by Iran While Crossing Strait of Hormuz
Tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz as Iranian forces fired warning shots at Indian ships, forcing them to retreat and raising fears of wider conflict.
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have taken a sharp turn.
Since the start of the US–Israel–Iran conflict, Iran has restricted movement through this critical oil route—while selectively allowing some countries, including India, to pass.
But on 18th April, things escalated.
Iranian gunboats from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired warning shots at two Indian-flagged ships—Jag Arnav and Sanmar Herald—as they attempted to cross.
The firing wasn’t a full-scale attack, but it forced both vessels to retreat toward northeastern Oman. No injuries were reported, though one ship suffered minor damage.
A third vessel, Bhagya Lakshmi, was denied passage altogether and ordered to turn back.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump claimed the move violates a ceasefire, adding that even ships from France and the UK were targeted. He also warned that if Iran refuses a proposed deal, the U.S. is prepared for strong military action.
With billions at stake and global oil supply under pressure, the situation in this narrow waterway is becoming increasingly volatile.
