‘You gave me clearance… let me turn back’: Distress call as Indian vessels report gunfire near Strait of Hormuz
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Two Indian-flagged vessels reported gunfire while approaching the Strait of Hormuz, according to NBC News. Officials confirmed no injuries or damage occurred. A distress call captured a crew member requesting permission to turn back amid shooting. Maritime accounts link the incident to increased naval activity in the sensitive waterway, with gunboats reportedly believed connected to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Key Entities
Strait of HormuzIndian vesselsIranIslamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsNBC NewsSanmar Herald