According to the Iranian government, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval spoke with his Iranian counterpart, Mohsin Rezaei, on Monday evening. The conversation came just a day after two merchant vessels carrying Indian crew members came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz—an incident that prompted India’s Ministry of External Affairs to issue a strong condemnation on Sunday targeting the MT Petro Dolphin and the MT Valthera.
Published - October 13, 2026 03:19 pm IST