Iran’s ambassador to India, Mohammad Fatali, confirmed that Tehran had allowed Indian ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing conflict, but did not disclose the number of ships allowed, citing security concerns. At an event, Ambassador Fatali highlighted the historical relationship between Iran and India and said that ‘Iranians are experiencing the same pain that Indians are feeling.’ He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s phone call with Iranian President Fezeshkian was delayed due to connectivity issues with Tehran during the war. Acknowledging that Iran was under unprecedented attack, the ambassador claimed that 165 girls aged 8 to 12 had been killed when their school was hit by a Tomahawk missile, and that 37 Iranian commanders had been martyred. He claimed the attacks originated from bases in neighboring countries, specifically mentioning the United Arab Emirates, but declined to confirm details to preserve regional ties. Ambassador Fatali said Iran had warned neighboring countries that their assets would not be targeted, but insisted the U.S. bases would pay a price.