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Military tensions swiftly returned to the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday as commercial vessels reported being fired upon. India confirmed that the tanker (Sanmar Herald), carrying Iraqi crude, was targeted, prompting New Delhi to take urgent diplomatic action by summoning the Iranian ambassador.
The attacks highlight a breakdown in political understandings, as Iranian officials demand a complete lifting of the blockade on their own tankers in exchange for maritime stability. Despite more than 12 tankers crossing on Friday, the resumption of restrictions and the use of force against commercial ships threaten to re-close the vital passage, which handles nearly one-fifth of global oil supplies.
