Two Indian ships reverse course in Hormuz strait, says vessel tracker

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Iran said earlier it was reimposing restrictions on the strait in response to a U.S. blockade on Iranian shipping and ports

Published - April 18, 2026 05:36 pm IST - Cairo

A satellite image shows the ship movement at the Strait of Hormuz on April 17, 2026. Representational purpose only.

A satellite image shows the ship movement at the Strait of Hormuz on April 17, 2026. Representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: European Union via Reuters

Two Indian vessels have had to reverse course in the Strait of Hormuz following reports of gunfire from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, a vessel-tracker said.

TankerTrackers.com said the vessels include an Indian-flagged supertanker, carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi oil.

Published - April 18, 2026 05:36 pm IST

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