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Iranian Gunboats Fire on Indian Ships; India Protests

4/19/2026

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Two Iranian gunboats fired on Indian-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting India's Ministry of External Affairs to express deep concern.
India summoned Iran's ambassador for discussions.
Iranian officials stated that passage through the Strait would require Iran's authorization and warned of consequences for U.S. naval actions.
U.S. President Donald Trump said a peace deal with Iran was near while a Lebanon ceasefire began with hopes for broader negotiations.

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Two Iranian gunboats fired on Indian-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting India's Ministry of External Affairs to express deep concern.
India summoned Iran's ambassador for discussions.
Iranian officials stated that passage through the Strait would require Iran's authorization and warned of consequences for U.S. naval actions.
U.S. President Donald Trump said a peace deal with Iran was near while a Lebanon ceasefire began with hopes for broader negotiations.