Amid reports that two Indian vessels have had to reverse course in the Strait of Hormuz following reports of gunfire from Iran's Revolutionary Guard, it has been confirmed that one of the tankers came under direct line of fire.
According to a Reuters report, merchant vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday received radio messages from Iran's navy telling them they were not allowed to pass.
Media reports said the Indian tanker Jag Arnav came under fire, while a second vessel, Sanmar Herald, was not targeted.
Officials have been quoted as saying that India is taking the issue seriously.
Earlier, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre said the tanker, which came under fire, and the crew were reported safe, without identifying the vessel or its destination.
Iran said earlier it was reimposing restrictions on the strait in response to a US blockade on Iranian shipping and ports.
Some merchant vessels received radio messages from Iran's navy saying the strait was shut again and that no ships were allowed to pass, shipping sources said on Saturday, a Reuters report said.
"Attention all ships, regarding the failure of the US government to fulfil its commitment in the negotiation, Iran
declares the Strait of Hormuz completely closed again. No vessel of any type or nationality is allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz," the radio message said.
