5 Indians Rescued After Kuwait-Flagged Tanker Struck In Strait Of Hormuz
The development comes as India continues to closely monitor the safety and well-being of Indian seafarers operating on commercial vessels across the Persian Gulf.
Five Indian nationals were rescued after the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the Indian embassy in Oman, the incident occurred while the tanker was en route to the port of Lomé in Togo.
The Indian embassy coordinated the rescue and reported that all five nationals had been safely shifted ashore. The Omani authorities were thanked for their support during the rescue operation.
The incident highlights the security risks faced by Indian seafarers in the Persian Gulf, where over 4,500 Indian nationals are currently operating on commercial vessels, with 163 of them on 12 active cargo ships.
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