Distress call captures tanker crew coming under Iranian fire
Summary
A distress call reveals an Indian tanker crew asking Iranian naval forces to stop firing at their ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The voice on the call identifies the Iranian attackers as members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy.Key Facts
- The incident happened in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipments.
- The ship involved is the Indian motor tanker named Sanmar Herald.
- The crew made a distress call during the attack, pleading with Iranian forces to stop firing.
- The attackers are part of the IRGC Navy, a special unit of Iran’s military.
- The event highlights tensions in a strategic region between Iran and international shipping.
- No further details on damage or casualties have been provided in the call.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a frequent site of conflicts involving oil tankers and military forces.
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