5 Indians rescued after projectile hits tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Five Indian nationals were rescued after a Kuwait-flagged tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian Embassy in Oman said in a post on X on Saturday that it coordinated the rescue of the five Indians on board the MT Kazimah III, who were safely brought ashore. The mission thanked Omani authorities for their continued support and assistance during the rescue operation. Several commercial vessels carrying Indian seafarers have come under attack amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow sea passage connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.

Earlier today, the Mission coordinated rescue of five Indian nationals on board the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III, struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.

All 5 Indian nationals have been shifted ashore safely.

We thank the Omani authorities for their continued…

— India in Oman (Embassy of India, Muscat) (@Indemb_Muscat) October 2, 2026

Several commercial vessels, with Indian seafarers aboard, have come under attack amid escalating tensions in West Asia.The Strait of Hormuz is narrow sea passage that connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. The vessel with crude oil was sailing under the flag of Kuwait and was en route to the port of Lomé in Togo. The development comes as India continues to closely monitor the safety and well-being of Indian seafarers operating on commercial vessels across the Persian Gulf.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Tuesday that more than 4,500 Indian seafarers are currently on board various commercial vessels operating in the area, including 163 Indian seafarers on 12 active cargo ships.