Five Indians rescued after tanker hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz
Dubai: Five Indian nationals were brought safely ashore with assistance from Omani authorities after a Kuwait-flagged tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Indian Embassy in Oman. The embassy confirmed on Friday that it had coordinated efforts to assist the crew members aboard the MT Kazimah III, working with authorities in Oman to ensure their safe…
Five Indian nationals were successfully rescued and brought ashore following a projectile attack on a Kuwait-flagged tanker, the MT Kazimah III, in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Indian Embassy in Oman. Indian authorities collaborated with Omani authorities to ensure the safe evacuation of the crew members. The embassy announced on X that all five Indian nationals were safely shifted to land.
The cause and extent of damage caused by the projectile remained undisclosed. This incident occurs amid heightened regional security risks, with Indian authorities actively monitoring the welfare of thousands of Indian seafarers working in the Gulf.
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