IRGC fires on Indian ships in Hormuz

Iran's ambassador to India has left the Ministry of External Affairs after being summoned over attacks on Indian-linked ships.

Sources

6 verified

Location

Strait of Hormuz

Updated

Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 13:08 UTC

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Synthesis · 6 sources

India's Ministry of External Affairs has summoned Iran's Ambassador to India, Dr. Mohammad Fathali, following reports of gunfire targeting Indian-linked vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The diplomatic action comes after multiple incidents, including an attack on the Indian-flagged oil tanker Sanmar Herald. Ambassador Fathali has now been seen leaving the MEA building, with more details on the meeting's outcome awaited.

Updates · 5

18 AprMiddle East Spectator — MES

Confirms both targeted vessels were Indian and provides specifics on the attacks: gunboats fired on an oil tanker, and a projectile targeted a container ship.

18 Apr𝗠𝗘𝗚𝗛𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 🚨

India's Ministry of External Affairs has formally summoned Iran's Ambassador to India in response to the attacks.

18 AprPolitics UnTold

India's foreign ministry has confirmed it will summon the Iranian ambassador over the attacks.

18 Apr@Worldsource24

The Indian Foreign Ministry has officially summoned the Iranian ambassador in New Delhi over the incident.

18 Apr𝗠𝗘𝗚𝗛𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 🚨

Video shows Iran's Ambassador to India, Dr. Mohammad Fathali, leaving the Ministry of External Affairs building after the summons.

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e/eineurope · topic · T-00766cycle Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 13:08 UTC · first reported 18 Apr