India summoned Iran’s senior diplomat in New Delhi on Tuesday to lodge a formal protest over attacks on two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz that resulted in the death of an Indian seafarer and injuries to several others.
The diplomatic move underscores the growing international pressure on Tehran following the lethal escalation in one of the world’s most critical energy transit corridors.
Thirty Indian nationals were among the 46 crew members aboard the two ships targeted in the overnight incident.
The attack marks a significant deterioration in maritime security, with commercial tankers facing direct fire from Iranian forces.
This development intensifies concerns over the safety of global energy supplies, as the Strait of Hormuz handles a substantial portion of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas flows.
The incident follows a broader pattern of heightened tensions in the region, with previous reports indicating Iranian forces had fired upon commercial tankers in the same area.