India summons Iranian envoy after missile strike kills Indian national
India today summoned Iranian Deputy Chief of Mission Mohammad Javad Hosseini following an Iranian missile strike on two UAE-flagged oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, which killed one Indian National and injured several others. Hosseini was seen leaving the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) headquarters in New Delhi after meeting officials.
The diplomatic move came after the UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed that the attack on tankers Mombasa and Bahia claimed the life of an Indian national and injured eight crew members, including six Indians and two Ukrainian nationals. Four of the injured are reported to be in critical condition.
Condemning the attack, the UAE Ministry of Defence described it as a “serious violation” and a breach of international law. It said the UAE reserves the right to respond to the escalation and take all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty, people and territorial waters. The incident comes amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important maritime trade routes.
