India summons Iran envoy over tanker strike death
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- India summoned Iran's deputy ambassador after an Indian crew member was killed and others wounded when Iranian cruise missiles struck two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on 14 Jul 2026.
- New Delhi called for de-escalation and safe navigation through the strategic waterway in the aftermath of the strike.
Why it matters: An Indian citizen killed by Iranian military fire in one of the world's most critical oil chokepoints forces India into a formal diplomatic posture without yet escalating — a summons signals displeasure while leaving room for de-escalation as Iran and the US remain in confrontation.
