India has summoned Iran's ambassador to formally protest after Iranian gunboats attacked two Indian-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
New audio recording reveals the captain of the Sanmar Herald pleading with Iranian forces during the attack before being forced to turn back.
Audio from the incident has emerged, capturing the vessel's crew pleading with Iranian forces to stop shooting.
The incoming message adds that the tanker was transporting Iraqi oil to India, a specific detail not in the existing summary.
The message adds that more than a dozen tankers passed through the Strait after the 50-day blockade was lifted on April 17, and that Iran has now reimposed restrictions and fired at some vessels.