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All 5 Indian Nationals Safe After Projectile Hits Kuwaiti Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
- •Five Indian nationals were safely rescued after the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
- •The Embassy of India in Oman coordinated the rescue operation and thanked Omani authorities for their support.
- •The incident highlights India's close monitoring of the safety of over 4,500 Indian seafarers in the Persian Gulf region.
- •External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised concerns at the UN General Assembly about attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers, calling for de-escalation.
- •India has joined an international coalition with Liberia and 23 other nations to defend commercial shipping routes and ensure the safety of seafarers.
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The Kuwait-flagged crude oil tanker MT Kazimah III was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. All five Indian nationals on board were safely rescued and shifted ashore with the coordination of the Embassy of India in Oman.
The Ministry of External Affairs stated that over 4,500 Indian seafarers are on board various commercial vessels operating in the area. Additionally, there are 163 Indian seafarers serving on 12 active cargo ships, which include six India-flagged vessels and six foreign-flagged cargo ships.
Addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised serious concerns over unacceptable attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers in the Gulf, Red Sea, and Black Sea. He noted that Indian seafarers and others have lost their lives and highlighted India's participation in an international coalition to protect commercial shipping routes.
