'Illegal And Unsafe Route': Iran Fired At Four Ships In Strait Of Hormuz Over Past 24 Hours

Published 25 July 2026 · india

'Illegal And Unsafe Route': Iran Fired At Four Ships In Strait Of Hormuz Over Past 24 Hours Published By, Last Updated: July 25, 2026, 18:17

'Illegal And Unsafe Route': Iran Fired At Four Ships In Strait Of Hormuz Over Past 24 Hours Published By, Last Updated: July 25, 2026, 18:17 IST IRGC forces fire on vessels in Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in a key global shipping lane, just a day after a tanker incident raised fresh safety concerns. Rapid Read Iran has attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz to force them to not transit through that route. (Image source: AFP) Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) naval forces fired on four vessels in the past 24 hours in the southern Strait of Hormuz. The action seems aimed at forcing the ships to stop and change course. Iranian state broadcaster IRIB said the vessels were using an “illegal and unsafe route". It did not name the ships or disclose their nationalities.

There was no immediate word on damage or injuries. The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical oil routes. Any disruption here raises concerns for global shipping and energy supplies. The latest incident comes amid rising tensions between Iran and the United States. Tanker With Indian Crew Attacked Earlier The development follows an earlier attack on a commercial vessel in Iranian waters. A Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker, DISHA, had come under attack on Friday. The ship had 28 Indian crew members on board. The Indian Embassy in Tehran confirmed the incident. It said it was monitoring the situation closely and was in touch with Iranian authorities. “The Embassy of India in Tehran is aware that the Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker DISHA came under attack in Iranian territorial waters earlier today," the mission said.

It added that all crew members were safe. “The vessel has 28 Indian crew members on board. The Embassy has been in close contact with the relevant authorities and has confirmed that all Indian crew members are safe," it said. Authorities have not yet shared details about the damage to the tanker. They have also not identified those responsible for the attack. Tensions Raise Risks For Commercial Shipping The back-to-back incidents highlight growing risks in the region. Shipping routes near Iran have come under increased scrutiny in recent weeks. The Iran-US standoff has intensified, with both sides taking a firmer posture. Maritime activity in the Gulf has become more sensitive as a result. The Strait of Hormuz handles a significant share of global oil shipments. Even minor disruptions can have wider economic effects.