Reactions and statements from the international community
India summoned Iran's ambassador to protest IRGC attacks, including a gunfire assault on an Indian-flagged oil tanker and damage to another vessel from an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
India summoned Iran’s ambassador after two Indian-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz faced threats from Iranian forces; one tanker was fired upon by IRGC gunboats, and another ship was hit by an unidentified projectile. Vessels reported Iran declaring the strait "completely closed" to all nationalities.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a special operation just before the ceasefire with Hezbollah, deploying the IAF's Shaldag unit to establish control at Cristofani Ridge in southern Lebanon. IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir and IAF Chief Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar monitored the operation from the IAF command center.
President Trump of the United States stated that the Islamic Republic regime attempted to close the Strait of Hormuz but failed, and that negotiations are progressing despite the regime's repetitive behaviors. He emphasized the U.S. is maintaining a hardline stance in the negotiations.
Mohammad Reza Naqdi, advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC, announced that the Islamic Republic will continue producing missiles and drones, stating America cannot "put one over on the Iranian nation" in negotiations. Naqdi also warned that if war resumes, Iran will deploy newly produced missiles and drones, emphasizing their capability to swiftly replace any targeted launchers.
About 24 hours after the Strait of Hormuz was reopened, the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters announced restoring the waterway to its previous conditions and maintaining strict Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) control. Concurrently, the Supreme National Security Council deemed the naval blockade of Iran's ports a ceasefire violation and halted the limited opening of the strait.
The Indian government summoned the Iranian ambassador in New Delhi to express official protest after IRGC forces shot at Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
India's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that two Indian-flagged ships, the bulk carrier JAG ARNAV and the crude oil tanker SANMAR HERALD, were targeted by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian deputy foreign minister summoned the Iranian ambassador to convey concerns and demand action to ensure safe passage through the strait.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham called for a response from the United States and the international community after Iran attacked tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, urging continued blockade and military action to assert control over the strait.
The Islamic Republic of Iran announced via VHF radio on January 15, 2026, that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to all vessels of any nationality due to the United States' failure to meet commitments.
Tankor Trakkers claims to have obtained a 31-second audio file of a conversation between a ship's crew and the IRGC Navy, in which the crew expresses anxiety over being fired upon despite having received passage permission and being on the authorized list, requesting permission to change course and return.
India's Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that two Indian-flagged ships carrying crude oil were targeted by Iranian military forces while passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. The UKMTO reported that a cargo vessel near Omani waters was also hit by an unknown projectile, damaging some containers but causing no fire.
