Iran attacks 2 Indian ships trying to cross Strait of Hormuz : Reports

Iran attacks 2 Indian ships trying to cross Strait of Hormuz : Reports

Iran attacked at least two Indian vessels that were trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz after the Islamic nation closed the waterway again, Iranian state-media IRIB said.

The vessels reported that they were hit by gunfire, IRIB added. Some vessels also received a radio message from Iran's navy against crossing the strait, Reuters reported quoting sources.

India's Foreign Secretary conveyed deep concern to Iranian Ambassador over attacks on two Indian ships trying to cross Strait of Hormuz, said MEA.

"He noted the importance that India attached to safety of merchant shipping...and recalled that Iran had earlier facilitated safe passage of...ships bound for India," it added. He urged the Ambassador to convey India's views to Iran's authorities.