India summoned Iran’s Deputy Chief of Mission after missile attacks on two UAE-flagged tankers in the Strait of Hormuz killed one Indian sailor and injured other Indian seafarers. The development matters because the Strait is a critical global shipping lane, and attacks on commercial vessels directly raise questions of maritime security, international law, and protection of Indian nationals abroad.
What happened
The government conveyed its strongest protest after attacks on the tankers MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa. India said it was deeply concerned about attacks on seafarers and threats to safe passage through international waters, and called for restraint, de-escalation, and a return to diplomacy.
The External Affairs Ministry stressed that commerce and navigation through the Strait must remain safe and unimpeded. India also urged both sides in the wider West Asian conflict to stop the violence and resume dialogue.
Details of the tanker attacks
On MT Al Bahiyah, one Indian crew member died on board and another was injured. On MT Mombasa, nine Indian sailors were injured and two were reported to be seriously injured.
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