Iran Military Fires on Two Indian Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian military forces fired on two Indian-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing them to turn back. Iran has reimposed strict military control over the waterway, reversing an earlier decision to keep it open.
Iranian gunboats fired on two Indian-flagged ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, forcing them to abort their journey. Video captured the moment Iranian military ordered one of the ships to turn around.
The attacks came just hours after Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the strait would remain open. But Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) pushed back, with the navy announcing the waterway would stay under strict Iranian military control.
Iran said it reimposed the restrictions in response to a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. "Any breach of commitments by America will receive an appropriate response," Iran's Navy Command stated.
The Strait of Hormuz sits between Iran and Oman and serves as the gateway for about 20% of the world's oil supply. When tensions rise there, it often leads to higher energy prices globally.
The incident highlights a power struggle within Iran's government, with hardline military forces overruling diplomatic efforts to keep the waterway open for international shipping.
The Strait of Hormuz is the world's most important oil shipping route. When Iran blocks or attacks ships there, it can drive up gas prices and disrupt global trade that affects everyday goods.
Watch for more ships attempting passage and Iran's response. Oil prices and shipping routes will be closely monitored.
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