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India summons Iran envoy over firing on Indian ships in Hormuz, urges safe passage for Indian vessels
Updated On: 19 April, 2026 01:39 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
India summoned Iran's envoy after two Indian-flagged ships came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz. New Delhi conveyed deep concern and urged Tehran to ensure safe passage for Indian vessels through the strategic waterway

Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, was called in for a meeting with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri (in pic) over the shooting incident. FILE PIC
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday said that Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, was called in for a meeting with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri over the shooting incident involving Indian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
During the meeting, India conveyed deep concern over the incident involving two Indian-flagged ships — one of which is believed to be a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) — that came under fire from gunboats of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), even though the tanker and crew are reported to be safe.
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