Tensions Rise in Strait of Hormuz: India's Diplomatic Response

Following an incident involving Iran's Revolutionary Guards firing at Indian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, India summoned Iranian envoy Mohammad Fathali. The incident prompted a strong diplomatic protest, as Iran reopened and subsequently closed the waterway, citing violations by the US.

In a significant diplomatic move, India summoned Iranian envoy Mohammad Fathali on Saturday, protesting an incident where Iran's Revolutionary Guards fired at two Indian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

Authoritative sources revealed that the Indian government lodged a strong protest with the ambassador regarding the incident. However, there has been no official statement about this from the external affairs ministry.

The situation escalated further when Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz for commercial traffic, only to shut it down again, accusing the United States of breaching prior agreements.

(With inputs from agencies.)