India expresses concern to Iran over tanker firing

India has expressed deep concern to Iran over the firing on Indian merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz and urged for the resumption of safe passage. The diplomatic protest follows the release of an audio recording from the moment Iran's Sepah Navy (IRGC Navy) opened fire on the Indian-flagged tanker Sanmar Herald. In the recording, the ship's crew can be heard pleading with Iranian forces, stating they had been given clearance to proceed before coming under fire. This incident is part of a series of attacks on commercial shipping in the critical waterway, escalating regional tensions.