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Audio of Indian tanker plea to IRGC released

Radio audio has been released of the Indian-flagged oil tanker Sanmar Herald communicating with Iranian forces during an attack in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Strait of Hormuz
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Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 17:54 UTC
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Radio audio has been released of the Indian-flagged crude oil tanker M/T Sanmar Herald communicating with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGC-N) during an attack in the Strait of Hormuz. The recording captures the crew's plea to Iranian forces while the vessel was attempting to pass eastbound through the strait after reportedly receiving permission from the IRGC-N. This incident is part of escalating tensions in the critical waterway, where multiple attacks on commercial shipping have occurred recently. India has previously summoned Iran's ambassador to protest similar attacks on its vessels in the region.
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18 AprResonant News 📰

A video containing the audio of the tanker captain's plea has been released.

18 Apr@sentdefender

The message specifies the tanker was attempting to pass eastbound through the Strait of Hormuz after reportedly receiving permission from the IRGC Navy.

18 Apr@sentdefender

The audio specifically captures communications during the attack on the Sanmar Herald while it was attempting to pass eastbound through the Strait of Hormuz after reportedly receiving permission from the IRGC-N.

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