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Indian ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Audio reveals the Indian oil tanker Sanmar Herald pleading with Iranian forces to stop shooting at it in the Strait of Hormuz.

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11 verified
Location
Strait of Hormuz
Updated
Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 14:14 UTC
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Synthesis · 11 sources
Audio has been released of the Indian-flagged oil tanker Sanmar Herald communicating with the Iranian Navy in the Strait of Hormuz. The voice message reveals the crew appealing to Iranian forces, stating they are being shot at and pleading for them to stop. This incident is part of a series of attacks on commercial shipping in the critical waterway that has escalated tensions between Iran and international powers. The audio provides firsthand evidence of the dangerous conditions facing vessels attempting to transit the strait.
Updates · 9
18 Apr@clashreport

Adds Indian government's angry reaction and context on the strait's brief reopening.

18 AprGeopolitics Watch

Audio of the exchange between the Sanmar Herald crew and Iranian forces has been obtained, revealing the crew appealed about previously granted clearance before retreating.

18 AprGeopolitics Watch

Audio of the exchange has been obtained, featuring the crew appealing to Iranian forces about previously granted clearance.

18 AprMiddle East Spectator — MES

The specific audio of the Sanmar Herald's communication with the Iranian Navy has been released publicly.

18 Apr@MonitorX99800

The specific audio of the crew's communication has been released, showing them appealing to the IRGC after receiving clearance.

18 Apr@ukraine_map

New audio has been released of the incident, providing the direct voice communication from the tanker crew.

18 AprFrente Militar y Geopolítico

Audio of the communication has been released, providing direct evidence of the crew's pleas.

18 AprFrente Militar y Geopolítico

A video containing the voice message has been released, providing the audio of the crew's direct appeal.

18 Apr@Osint613

Audio evidence of the incident has been released, showing the crew pleading with Iranian forces to stop shooting.

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