The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on 14 July called in Iran’s Deputy Chief of Mission in New Delhi to lodge a “strong protest” after an Iranian missile reportedly struck two UAE-flagged oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, killing one Indian national and injuring three others. The incident occurred late on 13 July amid rising regional tensions. Consular officials are coordinating medical care for the wounded at Fujairah Hospital and have asked Iranian authorities for a full investigation and compensation. Insurance underwriters have already raised average war-risk premiums for vessels calling at Gulf ports by 15 %, according to brokers Marsh India. The MEA advisory urges Indian seafarers to remain on high alert and for shipping firms to avoid Iranian territorial waters if operationally feasible. For multinational energy companies staffing Indian nationals on board, the episode underlines the need to update crisis-response plans and evacuation protocols. Iran’s embassy expressed “regret” but said the tankers were suspected of violating new maritime-security zones announced earlier this month. Diplomatic talks are expected to continue in Muscat later this week.
Source: Akashvani News
