Five Indians Rescued After Projectile Hits Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz
Oct 03, 2026
Five Indian nationals were rescued after the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, the Indian Embassy in Oman said on Saturday.
In a post on X, the embassy said it coordinated the rescue of the five Indians who were on board the vessel. All five were safely brought ashore.The mission also thanked Omani authorities for their continued support and assistance during the rescue operation.
The incident comes amid escalating tensions in West Asia. Several commercial vessels carrying Indian seafarers have come under attack amid the rising tensions in the region. The Strait of Hormuz, where the tanker was hit, is a narrow sea passage connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
