Strait of Hormuz tensions have escalated after Iranian forces reportedly opened fire on Indian vessels, including a supertanker carrying nearly 2 million barrels of crude oil. Despite prior coordination and a shared list of 21 ships, the vessels were forced to turn back, raising serious concerns about maritime safety in one of the world’s most critical oil routes. Iran has called the incident “unintentional,” blaming a communication gap at the tactical level. However, India has summoned the Iranian ambassador and is now demanding strict pre-clearance guarantees to ensure safe passage for its ships.
