Tanzania, April 18 -- New Delhi. India has summoned Iran's ambassador following a shooting incident involving two Indian-flagged vessels in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh concerns over maritime security and regional tensions.

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it had called in Iran's envoy in New Delhi to convey its "deep concern" after the vessels came under fire while attempting to transit the narrow waterway earlier on Saturday.

According to officials, the Indian Foreign Secretary met the ambassador and formally protested the incident, urging Tehran to ensure the safety of commercial shipping and facilitate the smooth passage of India-bound vessels through the strait.

Reports indicate that at le...