Five Indiansrescued after tanker hit in Hormuz
NEW DELHI: India said five of its citizens had been rescued after a Kuwait-flagged tanker was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.The Indian Embassy in Oman said on X that...
Five Indian nationals were rescued after a tanker carrying Kuwaiti-flagged cargo was targeted by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Indian Embassy in Oman. The embassy confirmed that all five Indian citizens were safely transferred to land, expressing gratitude to the Omani authorities for their support. MEA spokesman Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India's commitment to the safety and welfare of its seafarers abroad.
Tensions in the region have escalated since the US and Israel initiated attacks on Iran on February 28, leading to Iran's retaliatory strikes against Israeli targets and US military installations across the region. This ongoing conflict has significantly impacted maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage for global energy supplies.
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