Indian oil tanker under fire in Strait of Hormuz after Iranian ‘clearance’ goes wrong
India is seeking assurances after two flagged tankers reported gunfire, with officials saying no injuries or damage were reported.
- On Saturday, April 18, 2026, an Indian oil tanker captain pleaded with the Iranian Navy after the Sanmar Herald Oil Tanker encountered gunfire while attempting to leave the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Iranian Navy warned that no ship should leave its anchorage in the Persian Gulf, stating any attempt to approach the Strait of Hormuz would be considered cooperation with the enemy.
- Two Indian-flagged vessels reported gunfire while navigating the sensitive waterway, though Indian officials stated the ships were likely caught in general small arms fire rather than being specifically targeted.
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You gave me clearance to go, now firing: Indian tanker's frantic call to Iran in Hormuz
A frantic audio of an Indian-flagged tanker's radio message with Iran after being cleared to transit and then allegedly fired upon by Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz has emerged, forcing ships to turn back.
Viral distress call from Indian ship after Iranian attack: 'You gave clearance, you are firing now'
An audio making the rounds across social media appears to capture a tense exchange involving Indian vessels reportedly targeted by the Iranian Navy in the Strait of Hormuz. In the clip, a ship official can be heard stating that the vessel had been granted clearance to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, yet it was still being fired upon by Iranian forces. “Sepah Navy, this is motor tanker Sanmar Herald. You gave me clearance to go. My name second…
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