5 Indian Nationals Rescued After Kuwait-Flagged Tanker Hit in Strait of Hormuz

Five Indian nationals have been rescued after a Kuwait-flagged tanker was struck by a projectile while sailing through the Strait of Hormuz, Indian news outlets The Tribune and The Economic Times reported.

The incident comes amid a series of attacks and security events targeting tankers and commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, heightening concerns over maritime navigation and trade routes across the Gulf region.

The identity of the parties responsible for launching the projectile and the exact extent of the damage sustained by the tanker have not yet been released. Further details regarding the rescue operation have not yet been disclosed.