An audio recording from the Indian tanker Sanmar Herald, which was attacked by the Iranian navy, highlights the confusion and distress of the crew, who noted that they had received clearance to transit the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian navy fired upon two Indian vessels, Sanmar Herald and Jag Arnav, contradicting earlier Iranian assurances that non-combatant nations would not be targeted. Following the incident, India's external affairs ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador, Dr. Mohammad Fathali, to express deep concerns over the safety of merchant shipping and to demand a resumption of safe passage for India-bound ships. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for approximately 20% of the world's crude oil shipments, and tensions in the region have escalated following recent US-Israeli military actions against Iran. Iranian officials have warned that the strategic waterway may remain closed until the US lifts its naval blockade, complicating the already tense geopolitical landscape.