Doval speaks to Iran NSA, discusses ‘latest developments’ after ships attacked in Hormuz
Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held discussions with his Iranian counterpart following the attack on two merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz. While India has condemned the attacks and called for de-escalation, the specific details of the diplomatic conversation remain undisclosed.
Why it matters
The incident highlights rising tensions in a vital global maritime chokepoint and the complexities of India's diplomatic balancing act in the Middle East.
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval spoke to his Iranian counterpart Mohsin Rezaei on Monday (October 12, 2026) evening, the Iranian government said, a day after two merchant ships with Indian crew members were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Ministry of External Affairs, on Sunday, condemned the targeting of the two ships, the Nicaragua-flagged MT Petro Dolphin and the Marshall Islands-flagged MT Valthera, a tanker, that were together carrying 23 sailors.
Two of the Indian sailors on board the Petro Dolphin , struck by a drone, are still missing, while 10 others, one Bangladeshi national and nine Indians, were rescued. The second ship was hit by a projectile and caught fire, but officials said all 11 Indian sailors on board were safe.
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