As we reported, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) opened fire on two ships trying to transit the Strait. The people on the India-flagged ship desperately begged Iran to stop firing on them. The Sanmar Herald said they had been given clearance, but were still fired upon.
“Sepah Navy! Motor Tanker Sanmar Herald! Sanmar Herald! Sepah Navy! You gave me clearance! You gave me clearance to go! Sepah Navy! Sepah Navy! This is motor tanker, Sanmar Herald! You gave me clearance to go! My name’s second on your list! You gave me clearance to go! You are firing now! Let me turn back!”