MEA summons Iranian deputy envoy, after Indian national killed in attack on ship
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has summoned an Iranian deputy envoy following an attack on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz that resulted in the death of one Indian national and injuries to several others. India has condemned the violence and called for a return to diplomatic dialogue to ensure the safety of commercial shipping in the region.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing risks to Indian citizens and global maritime trade amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran in West Asia.
After an Indian national was killed and 10 others were injured, including two seriously, in Iranian attacks on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday (July 14, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs summoned the Iranian deputy envoy to lodge a strong protest and demand an immediate halt to such strikes.
MEA condemned the attacks on the commercial vessels MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, which had a total of 30 Indian seafarers onboard, and reiterated its call for an immediate cessation of violence and a return to dialogue and diplomacy to bring peace and stability to West Asia.
The attacks on the two Emirati oil tankers came amid escalating hostilities between the U.S. and Iran.
Fourteen Indians have died in the West Asia conflict since it began following the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran on February 28.
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