'Ties Between India, Iran Very Strong': Tehran's Envoy After Tanker Attacked Near Hormuz

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Last Updated:April 19, 2026, 06:57 IST

Iran Supreme Leader's representative in India said he was unaware of attacks on Indian tankers near Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the India-Iran ties are very strong

The Strait of Hormuz, a key energy corridor (AFP photo)

Following the attack on two Indian-flagged tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, the representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India said he was oblivious to any such incident, affirming that the relationship between New Delhi and Tehran is “very strong".

The envoy, Dr Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, stated the Iranian administration hopes that “it will be okay" and that the issue will be resolved.

“The relationship between Iran and India is very strong and I don’t know anything about this event which you mentioned and we hope that it will be okay and it will be solved", Ilahi said.

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April 19, 2026, 06:57 IST

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