What we know of the two Indian ships hit in Hormuz Strait| India News
A day after tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz, more details have emerged about the two Indian-flagged vessels that came under fire, prompting a swift diplomatic response from New Delhi. AH-64 Apaches flying above the Strait of Hormuz during a patrol on April 17. Iran’s military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on April 18. (AFP) This marks the first time that Iranian forces have fired upon Indian-flagged or owned merchant vessels in the war-torn waterway. Track US-Iran war live updates. The episode comes even as multiple Indian-flagged ships have continued to pass through the strait in recent weeks without incident – the MT Desh Garima, one such vessel, transited the strait at 1pm IST on Saturday and is bound for Mumbai. As reported by HT earlier, at least nine vessels had safely crossed the route recently, while 13 more remain in the Persian Gulf. Which Indian ships were targeted? The shipping ministry has identified the two vessels as the Sanmar Herald, a crude oil tanker, and the Jag Arnav, a bulk carrier. Both …
