Two Indian-flagged ships attacked while crossing Strait of Hormuz

AFP

Two Indian-flagged vessels carrying crude oil were attacked on Saturday while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, India's Ministry of External Affairs confirmed in a statement.

India said it had called in the Iranian envoy to New Delhi and flagged its "deep concern" over the attack.

One of the vessels attacked was identified as the Sanmar Herald, an Indian government source said.

The crew on board and the vessel were safe, the source said.

India's top foreign ministry official asked the Iranian ambassador to convey India's view to Iranian authorities and to resume, at the earliest, the process of facilitating India-bound ships across the Strait, a statement from the ministry said.

The ambassador said he would convey these views to Iranian authorities, the statement said.

 

 

More from International

Coming Up on Dubai Eye

  • The Business Breakfast

    10:00am - Noon

    The Business Breakfast is the day’s must listen for the UAE’s business leaders, and those who aspire to be.

  • The Best of Dubai Eye 103.8

    Noon - 7:00pm

    Hear the highlights from the week gone by on Dubai Eye 103.8. Listen again to the best interviews, advice and the top stories that has gripped our conversation this week.

BUSINESS BREAKFAST LATEST

On Dubai Eye

  • Is There Sufficient House Supply In UAE

    Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?

  • Noon's First Female Delivery Driver

    Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!