Tensions in India-Iran relations: Iran's big statement after firing on Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

The firing on Indian tankers 'Jag Arnav' and 'Sanmar Herald' in the Strait of Hormuz has increased the political heat in Delhi. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has summoned Iran's Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Fathali and lodged a strong protest. India has made it clear that there will be no compromise on the safety of ships and sailors.

Our 5,000-year-old relationship with India: Iran

While the diplomatic tussle was going on in Delhi, Dr. Abdul Majeed Hakim Elahi, the representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in Hyderabad, has now started damage control. He claims that he is not aware of any such firing incident. Elahi, recalling the 5,000-year-old relations between India and Iran, said that India has benefited a lot from the Strait of Hormuz and the relations between the two countries are very strong. Iran wants peace, not war, and hopes that this complication will be resolved soon.

India warns Iran

The Foreign Secretary has stressed in a meeting with the Iranian ambassador that Iran had earlier assured Indian ships of safe passage, which should be followed. India has demanded the immediate restoration of cargo ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

What is the whole matter

90 percent of India's gas imports and major oil supplies come through this route. On Saturday, Iranian gunboats fired on two Indian-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz. After this attack, the ships were forced to make a U-turn and return. One of the two ships that were hit by the firing was a 'Very Large Crude Carrier' (VLCC), which was carrying a huge amount of oil of 2 million barrels. Within hours of this incident, the Indian government summoned and summoned Iran's ambassador Mohammad Fathali. After which he appeared before the Ministry of External Affairs. However, there were no casualties in this firing and the ships did not suffer any major damage.