New Delhi issues strong warning to Iran after gunfire targets Indian-flagged vessels in Hormuz

Tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz after reports that an Indian-linked tanker carrying 2 million barrels of oil was fired upon by Iran near the Gulf of Oman. Vessels like Jag Arnav and Sanmar Herald were caught in the security scare, though no confirmed direct damage was reported. The Indian Navy has launched a probe as concerns grow over maritime safety. The incident comes amid rising tensions with the United States and renewed threats around the critical oil route.