The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India summoned Iranian ambassador Dr. Mohammad Fathali to express formal protest after an Indian-flagged tanker was fired upon by Iranian forces near the Strait of Hormuz. The tanker, carrying approximately two million barrels of Iraqi oil, was targeted by the Iranian Navy north of Oman. This incident occurred shortly after two Indian vessels, Jag Arnav and Sanmar Herald, were forced to retreat from the strait due to Iranian military actions. The Indian Navy is currently investigating the situation, as it has no ships in the immediate vicinity. The Strait of Hormuz has seen increased military activity, with Iran's navy reportedly shutting down passage for all vessels, citing violations by the US. This escalation follows a temporary reopening of the strait after a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. The ongoing conflict has significantly disrupted maritime traffic, with hundreds of ships stranded in the Persian Gulf due to Iran's military controls.