Iran fires on Indian vessels in Hormuz

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.