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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Namita Singh

India summons Iranian envoy after tankers come under fire in Strait of Hormuz

India summoned Iran’s ambassador after two Indian-flagged vessels were fired upon allegedly by Iranian navy while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a formal diplomatic protest from Delhi.

India’s foreign ministry summoned Mohammad Fathali after the incident and foreign secretary Vikram Misri conveyed the government’s “deep concern” over the shooting involving two merchant ships bound for India.

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