India warns Iran: The Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran and Oman, is one of the world's most important oil routes. Approximately 20 percent of global crude oil is transported through it.

India issued a warning after two tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

India has issued a strong message to Iran regarding the attack on Indian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. According to officials, the Iranian Navy fired on two Indian crude oil vessels, the Jag Arnav and the Sanmar Herald. While no casualties were reported, a cabin window on one of the vessels was shattered. India has made it clear that such actions will have consequences.

Differences within Iran, India refuses to pay tolls
According to sources, differences have emerged between Iran's diplomatic mission in India and the IRGC over the incident. The IRGC is reportedly planning to impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, but India has flatly refused to pay any such tolls.

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Iranian warship docked in Kochi and tensions rising
This incident comes at a time when the Iranian warship IRIS Lavan is currently moored at the Kochi port in India. Approximately 120 of the ship's 183 crew members have been repatriated, while a few essential personnel remain to maintain the ship. Previously, the IRIS Dena was sunk by a US submarine off Sri Lanka on March 4th.

Firing near Oman, ships forced to return
The two Indian ships, carrying millions of barrels of crude oil, came under fire from the Iranian Navy north of Oman. Following the attack, they were forced to return through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran had previously stated that ships from countries not involved in conflict with the US and Israel would not be targeted.

India 's Ministry of External Affairs has lodged a strong protest following the incident. Summoning Iran's ambassador in New Delhi, India, expressed its displeasure and called the action unacceptable.

According to Marine
Traffic, the Jag Arnav was coming to India from Al Jubail in Saudi Arabia, while the Sanmar Herald was carrying crude oil from Iraq.

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil supplies,
is one of the world's most vital oil routes, located between Iran and Oman. Approximately 20 percent of global crude oil is transported through it. This route is crucial for countries like India, whose energy needs are heavily dependent on the Gulf region.

India's stance: Free and secure navigation is essential.
Indian officials have clarified that this action by the IRGC is being taken seriously. India has reiterated its support for free and secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has described India as a "friendly country" amid the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel and has allowed its ships to pass through. The attack comes after a recent US-brokered 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, following
Iran announced the temporary reopening of the Strait.