Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:20pm on 19 Apr 2026,Sunday India Global
2 Indian-flagged tankers came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz. No injuries were reported. A distress audio from tanker Sanmar Herald showed confusion. “You gave me clearance… you are firing now,” a crew member said. The ships turned back after the incident. Another vessel, Jag Arnav, was also targeted. India raised the issue with Iran and stressed safety of ships. Officials asked for safe passage to resume. The strait remains tense due to the ongoing conflict. Iran has warned ships against entering the area. Many vessels are avoiding the route as uncertainty continues.
