Iran says it is checking if Indian vessels were targeted in Strait of Hormuz firing incident

Iran said that relevant institutions are investigating whether Indian ships were targeted by Iranian armed forces, following reports that fire was opened in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions increased due to maritime activities in the region. “Iranian institutions are investigating whether Indian ships were targeted by Iranian armed forces,” Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said.

This development comes after India summoned Iranian envoy Mohammad Fathali on Saturday following reports that two Indian ships were forced to reverse course in the strategic waterway following firing allegedly involving Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, according to authoritative sources cited by PTI. A formal protest was made to the ambassador.

The incident occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, where commercial ships attempted to pass after Iran briefly announced that the waterway was open to navigation. Tehran later reversed course, saying it had closed the strait again and accusing the United States of violating the agreement between the two sides.

A ship tracking report said two Indian ships, including an Indian-flagged supertanker carrying nearly 2 million barrels of Iraqi oil, turned back after gunfire involving Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.

Iran targets US over negotiations and sanctions

Additionally, amid the diplomatic crisis, Baghaei accused Washington of undermining diplomacy and escalating tensions and said there were no plans yet for a second round of talks with the United States.

“The United States did not show seriousness in following the diplomatic process, carried out aggressive actions and violated the ceasefire provisions,” he said.
He added that Tehran’s position has not changed and there is no flexibility in its core demands. “Iran has clearly expressed its demands and will not change them. The US’s offers are frivolous and its demands unrealistic.” He said Iran does not accept external pressure or artificial timelines regarding negotiations. “We do not believe in deadlines or ultimatums to protect our national interests.”

Regarding the nuclear issue, he reiterated that Iran’s nuclear capacity will remain on its territory. “Removing nuclear stockpiles from Iran has never been an option in negotiations,” he said, adding that preserving nuclear achievements remains a firm position.

In a separate post on X, Baghaei called U.S. actions affecting Iran’s maritime access illegal. “The blockade of Iran’s ports and coastline is a violation of the ceasefire agreements, illegal and a crime.”