Radio transmissions suggested that two Indian-flagged vessels, which were attacked while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, were permitted to make the journey by the Islamic regime, according to a maritime intelligence company.
“You gave me clearance to go! My name second on your list, you gave me clearance to go! You are firing now! Let me turn back!” the individual can be heard saying in the radio transmission.
The two Indian-flagged vessels were attempting to carry crude oil across the Strait when they came under attack, India’s External Affairs Ministry confirmed in a statement. One of the vessels attacked was identified as the Sanmar Herald, an Indian government source told Reuters, adding that the crew was safe.
India's deep concern over the shooting incident
Tehran’s ambassador to New Delhi, Mohammad Fathali, was called in for a meeting with India’s Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, during which Misri conveyed India’s “deep concern” over the shooting incident.
He urged the Iranian ambassador to convey India’s view to the Iranian authorities and to resume, at the earliest, the process of facilitating India-bound ships across the Strait, a statement from the ministry said.
Fathali said he would convey these views to Iranian authorities, according to the statement.
Reuters contributed to this report.