Two Indian-Flagged Vessels Fired Upon by Iranian IRGC Gunboats in Strait of Hormuz; Crew Safe, Ships Forced to Turn Back
In a fresh escalation of maritime tensions in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, two Indian-flagged vessels, including a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) supertanker, came under fire from Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) gunboats on Saturday. No injuries or significant damage were reported, and the crew remained safe, according to multiple maritime authorities and