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Five Indian seafarers rescued after projectile strikes Kuwait-flagged tanker in Hormuz Strait
Indian nationals aboard the MT Kajimaah III were safely rescued following a projectile strike in the Hormuz Strait. The Indian embassy in Oman coordinated the rescue operation, ensuring all crew members reached safety.
LSN India ·
Five Indian seafarers have been rescued after the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kajimaah III came under projectile attack in the Hormuz Strait, a critical shipping corridor in the Persian Gulf region.
The incident prompted immediate rescue efforts, with the Indian embassy in Oman playing a coordinating role in the operation. All Indian nationals aboard the vessel were successfully evacuated and brought to safety on shore without reported casualties.
The attack marks the latest incident in the strategically vital Hormuz Strait, through which a significant portion of global crude oil supplies transit daily. The incident underscores the ongoing security concerns facing commercial shipping in the region.
Details regarding the cause of the attack or the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear. The status of the vessel and the remaining crew members has not been disclosed.
The rescue operation demonstrates coordination between Indian diplomatic missions and regional authorities in responding to maritime emergencies affecting Indian nationals operating in Gulf waters.