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5 Indian Nationals Rescued After Tanker Hit by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz
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News18•03-10-2026, 09:45
5 Indian Nationals Rescued After Tanker Hit by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz
- •Five Indian nationals were rescued after a Kuwait-flagged tanker, MT Kazimah III, was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
- •The Indian mission in Oman coordinated the rescue operation, ensuring all five Indians were safely shifted ashore.
- •The Indian embassy on X (formerly Twitter) thanked Omani authorities for their support and assistance in the rescue.
- •The incident occurred amidst heightened tensions in the Gulf region, with several commercial vessels and Indian seafarers facing attacks.
- •The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial sea passage connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
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A Kuwait-flagged tanker named the MT Kazimah III was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a rescue operation coordinated by the Indian mission in Oman. All five Indian nationals on board were safely rescued and shifted ashore with the assistance of Omani authorities.
The tanker struck by the projectile in the Strait of Hormuz was the Kuwait-flagged vessel MT Kazimah III.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow and critically vital sea passage connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
