Iran Resumes Strait of Hormuz Blockade; Indian Tanker Reported Attacked
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate as Iran resumes its blockade, attacking the Indian-flagged tanker 'Sanmar Herald'. While the crew is safe, the incident contradicts US claims of the strait's reopening.
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- 📰 Published: April 19, 2026 at 00:23
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(CNA, Mumbai, 18th, Comprehensive Foreign Dispatch) Reuters quoted an Indian government source reporting that the Indian-flagged crude oil tanker "Sanmar Herald" was attacked today while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, though both the crew and the vessel are safe.
Reuters previously reported that at least two merchant ships stated they were fired upon today while attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz.
The Indian source also noted that the Indian government has summoned the Iranian ambassador regarding the incident.
US President Donald Trump stated yesterday that Iran had agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz; however, Iranian officials countered that they require the US to completely lift its blockade on Iranian oil tankers.
The Strait of Hormuz was reopened yesterday after enduring a 50-day blockade. Shipping data showed that more than a dozen tankers passed through subsequently, including three sanctioned vessels. However, Iran resumed control over the strait today and opened fire on several ships. (Translation: Chang Cheng-chien) 1150418
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Central News Agency
(CNA, Mumbai, 18th, Comprehensive Foreign Dispatch) Reuters quoted an Indian government source reporting that the Indian-flagged crude oil tanker "Sanmar Herald" was attacked today while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, though both the crew and the vessel are safe.
Reuters previously reported that at least two merchant ships stated they were fired upon today while attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz.
The Indian source also noted that the Indian government has summoned the Iranian ambassador regarding the incident.
US President Donald Trump stated yesterday that Iran had agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz; however, Iranian officials countered that they require the US to completely lift its blockade on Iranian oil tankers.
The Strait of Hormuz was reopened yesterday after enduring a 50-day blockade. Shipping data showed that more than a dozen tankers passed through subsequently, including three sanctioned vessels. However, Iran resumed control over the strait today and opened fire on several ships. (Translation: Chang Cheng-chien) 1150418
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