Indian tankers turn back amid Iran's mixed Hormuz signals; gunfire hits other ships

Mixed signals from Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz have caused Indian and Greek crude tankers to turn back amid heightened tensions. Uncertainty over passage through the vital chokepoint deepened after conflicting reports from Tehran, with some merchant ships also reporting gunfire in the troubled waterway.

Apr 18, 2026 - 18:15
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Indian tankers turn back amid Iran's mixed Hormuz signals; gunfire hits other ships
Mixed signals from Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz have caused Indian and Greek crude tankers to turn back amid heightened tensions. Uncertainty over passage through the vital chokepoint deepened after conflicting reports from Tehran, with some merchant ships also reporting gunfire in the troubled waterway.

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