Aaj TV English News - World https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:00:04 +0500 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:00:04 +0500 60 Indian ship attacked while crossing Strait of Hormuz, Indian govt source says https://english.aaj.tv/news/330457121/indian-ship-attacked-while-crossing-strait-of-hormuz-indian-govt-source-says <p><strong>An Indian-flagged vessel carrying crude oil was on Saturday attacked ​while attempting to cross the Strait ‌of Hormuz, according to an Indian government source.</strong></p> <p>The vessel has been identified as the Sanmar ​Herald, the source said, adding that ​the crew on board and the ⁠vessel were safe.</p> <p>At least two merchant ​vessels said they were hit by gunfire ​as they attempted to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Reuters had reported earlier today.</p> <p>India has ​summoned Iran’s ambassador to India over ​the same incident, the Indian government source said.</p> <p>US President ‌Donald ⁠Trump had said on Friday Iran had agreed to open the strait, while Iranian officials said they wanted the US ​to fully ​lift ⁠its blockade of Iranian tankers.</p> <p>More than a dozen tankers, including three ​sanctioned vessels, passed through the ​Strait ⁠of Hormuz after a 50-day blockade was lifted on Friday, shipping data showed, before Iran ⁠reimposed ​restrictions on Saturday and ​fired at some vessels.</p> An Indian-flagged vessel carrying crude oil was on Saturday attacked ​while attempting to cross the Strait ‌of Hormuz, according to an Indian government source.

The vessel has been identified as the Sanmar ​Herald, the source said, adding that ​the crew on board and the ⁠vessel were safe.

At least two merchant ​vessels said they were hit by gunfire ​as they attempted to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Reuters had reported earlier today.

India has ​summoned Iran’s ambassador to India over ​the same incident, the Indian government source said.

US President ‌Donald ⁠Trump had said on Friday Iran had agreed to open the strait, while Iranian officials said they wanted the US ​to fully ​lift ⁠its blockade of Iranian tankers.

More than a dozen tankers, including three ​sanctioned vessels, passed through the ​Strait ⁠of Hormuz after a 50-day blockade was lifted on Friday, shipping data showed, before Iran ⁠reimposed ​restrictions on Saturday and ​fired at some vessels.

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