India summons Iran's envoy after an Indian sailor is killed in the Strait of Hormuz tanker attack

India's Ministry of External Affairs summoned Iranian diplomats, including Mohammad Javad Hosseini, the deputy head of Iran's mission in New Delhi, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (23 Tir 1405). The move followed this week's missile strike on two UAE tankers, the Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, in Omani waters of the Strait of Hormuz, an attack that killed one Indian sailor and wounded several others, including six Indian nationals.

According to reports, the two ships had a combined crew of 46, of whom 30 were Indian seafarers. The ministry conveyed India's concerns, sought an explanation from Tehran and stressed the need to ensure the safety of Indian citizens and commercial shipping in the strategically vital waterway.

The development matters for markets because India is one of Iran's important partners, including at the port of Chabahar, and one of the world's largest oil importers. Fresh friction between New Delhi and Tehran over shipping safety adds another dimension to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, which has already lifted global oil prices and the region's risk premium.