Can Iran protect friendly shipping? Attack on Indian tankers raises safety questions
Written by stingfm on April 21, 2026
Iran’s firing on two Indian-flagged oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz has raised fresh questions about how far Tehran can protect even friendly shipping as the conflict pushes closer to maritime chaos.
The attack on Saturday has been especially awkward for Tehran because New Delhi is not an adversary and still maintains working ties, including renewed oil purchases in recent weeks under a temporary US sanctions waiver.
Analysts said the attack on Jag Arnav and Sanmar Herald was likely a case…
The attack on Saturday has been especially awkward for Tehran because New Delhi is not an adversary and still maintains working ties, including renewed oil purchases in recent weeks under a temporary US sanctions waiver.
Analysts said the attack on Jag Arnav and Sanmar Herald was likely a case…
