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Iran fires on Indian vessels in Hormuz

India's government has confirmed that two of its flagged oil tankers were attacked while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz.

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Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 13:39 UTC
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India's Ministry of External Affairs has officially confirmed that two Indian-flagged crude oil tankers were attacked on Saturday while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. The statement provides the first government-level acknowledgment of the incident, which was previously reported as involving the IRGC Navy firing on vessels. The attack underscores the ongoing volatility in the critical waterway and represents a direct escalation against Indian maritime interests. The confirmation follows earlier reports of the ships, the VLCC Supertanker SANMAR HERALD and the bulk carrier JAG ARNAV, being forced to turn back.
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India's government has formally confirmed the attack on its two flagged vessels, providing official acknowledgment of the incident.

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