Our statement regarding Iran ⬇️
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https://t.co/05hycXPgJ6 pic.twitter.com/HwhqdNL9M8— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) April 18, 2026
Posted on 04/18/2026 8:44:04 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
Accounts on social media have managed to find audio from the Indian oil tanker that was targeted by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps while crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
Audio of the Indian oil tanker Sanmar Herald pleading with Iranian forces to stop shooting at it in the Strait of Hormuz this morning. pic.twitter.com/7Y5n7Jb7o0— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) April 18, 2026
The captain of the Indian vessel pleaded with the Iranians to stop firing upon their ship, and attempted to remind them that they were the ones who granted clearance to the vessel in the first place. The attack on the Indian vessel led to their government summoning Iran’s ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, to demand answers for why their ship was subject to strikes despite receiving clearance.
Our statement regarding Iran ⬇️
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https://t.co/05hycXPgJ6 pic.twitter.com/HwhqdNL9M8— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) April 18, 2026
Iranian Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali leaves from Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi after he was summoned by Indian Government over Iranian Navy firing at two Indian vessels even after giving the clearance to move at Strait of Hormuz. pic.twitter.com/zL8Q3mhnBF— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) April 18, 2026
BREAKING: India is expected to summon Iran's ambassador after the IRGC fired on Indian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz this morning, including a supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi oil, despite having given the vessel clearance to pass.— The Hormuz Letter (@HormuzLetter) April 18, 2026
Another radio message from the Iranians appears to have been relayed to all ships in the region, warning them that they are not permitted to pass through the Strait.
Audio recording from the IRGC’s message to tankers on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. pic.twitter.com/liEFQRsdEK— HFI Research (@HFI_Research) April 18, 2026
Reuters is reporting that Iran is broadcasting this VHF message: "Attention all ships, regarding the failure of the U.S. government to fulfil its commitment in the negotiation, Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz completely closed again. No vessel of any type or nationality…— Phil Stewart (@phildstewart) April 18, 2026
Thankfully, no one was hurt in the incident.
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For Iran, it appears no one is in charge.
Devout Shia ragheads almost always lie?
I guess the reports of the demise of the Iranian Navy have been greatly exaggerated. Despite their losses, they seem to be accomplishing whatever they set out to do.
Hardliners trying to screw up the deal or partisan Persians trying to keep the US and Israel engaged until they are the last men standing? Take your pick. No one with any sense believes the regime, I’m surprised we aren’t hitting them harder already.
Go attack a US Frigate with a motorboat, let me know how it goes. Threatening tankers ain’t fighting tin cans and Warthogs.
Bring in Duke Nuke ‘em.
Really?
Saddam was a beast but he knew how to keep the oil flowing. These psycho Twelvers are much worse. Their brains have been rattled too often during their 5 daily head bumping.
Still it’s not nothing.
Yes, really.
Well India hasn’t came down one way or the other on this event, however, they are no fans of Muslims. If these idiots keep shooting at their ships they may decide to openly choose sides. As for Iran imposing their will it wasn’t our monkeys and the circus is in time out. The next act is the lion tamer and he has a gun.
“Allow me to continue!”
And India also persecutes its tiny Christian population. However, India is a founding member of BRICS. Should prove interesting.
More reason not to get our panties in a wad over India’s ships. They can take care of their own monkeys. I am sure glad the EU decided to get involved! Oh wait, there’s a cease fire. How appropriate. /s
In the absence of strong central authority it’s apparently “Do your own thing”. As such, I think another round of bombings is appropriate until we get a guy we can do business with.
CC
A jihadi twelver in a zodiac with a RPG would be enough to destabilize the issue. Nobody holds the reigns of government.
CC
That scenario might scare an India flagged tanker but it won’t faze a Warthog or a USN Frigate. A mouse giving the finger comes to mind. Seems like it was called “ the last act of defiance “ or something. The problem when all the leaders are dead or trying not to be the leader is “who the hell do you negotiate with?” I think we are very close to that point.
hmm time to buy oil monday after the drop on friday.
all this yo yo ing on the oil price is making people a lot of money....
did you guys see that oil was shorted by 630 million right before it took a dive? a lot of money got transferred in seconds.
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