Indian vessels forced to turn back after Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz
Indian Express·2h ago·Fear
What Happened
Iran reportedly opened fire on merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, forcing two Indian ships to reverse course. The escalation follows Iran's reimposition of military control after the US enforced a maritime blockade on Iranian ports. At least 23 vessels reportedly changed direction, disrupting shipping in this critical oil corridor through which one-fifth of global oil consumption flows.
Key Entities
IranStrait of HormuzUnited StatesIndian vesselsUS Central CommandCENTCOMUK Maritime Trade Operations