{
  "id": 14023442,
  "title": "Iran's Mohsen Rezaei speaks to Ajit Doval amid Gulf shipping attacks, Strait of Hormuz tensions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/irans-mohsen-rezaei-speaks-to-ajit-doval-amid-gulf-shipping-attacks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T18:25:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/world/irans-mohsen-rezaei-speaks-to-ajit-doval-amid-gulf-shipping-attacks-strait-of-hormuz-tensions-11791828604249.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran's Secretary of the National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, conversed with India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval via phone on Monday. The discussion covered regional developments and matters of mutual interest, according to the Iranian Embassy in India. The calls come amid ongoing Gulf shipping attacks and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, which saw two Indian nationals missing after a drone attack on an Indian tanker on October 11.\n\nUnion Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal revealed that nine Indian crew members were rescued from the MT Petro Dolphin at Sohar Anchorage, while two remain missing. The local Coast Guard is conducting search-and-rescue operations, and Indian authorities are coordinating with relevant agencies to support these efforts.\n\nSimilarly, the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker M/T Valthera, also carrying Indian seafarers, experienced an onboard fire after being hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. All 11 Indian crew members on board were safe, as per Sonowal.\n\nEarlier in the week, the Panama-flagged crude oil tanker MT GEM NO. 2, carrying 22 Indian nationals, faced a drone attack at Sharjah Anchorage, but all crew members were reported safe, according to Sonowal.\n\nIranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei asserted Iran's control over the crucial energy corridor, warning that regional security cannot return as long as foreign military aggression and economic blockades persist. Baghaei dismissed the American account of the situation, emphasizing that market realities contradict Washington's official narrative. Despite claiming that the U.S. has agreed to some of Iran's seven conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Rezaei stated that Washington's response was inadequate and that Iran's diplomacy has changed, signaling no return to the status quo.",
  "summary": "In a post on X, the Iranian Embassy in India informed of the discussions between the two officials, noting that the talks focused on matters ranging from regional affairs to bilateral ties between India and Iran.",
  "key_points": [
    "Mohsen Rezaei spoke with Ajit Doval about regional tensions and mutual interests.",
    "Nine Indian crew members rescued from MT Petro Dolphin; two missing after drone attack.",
    "Strait of Hormuz attacks target Indian tankers; Indian authorities coordinating rescue efforts."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/canada-western-allies-condemn-iran-over-alleged-attacks-across-europe",
        "published": "2026-10-12T18:04:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}