From Financialexpress · Ashima Grover · · 1m 40s
5 Indian seafarers rescued after tanker hit by projectile in Hormuz
Five Indian seafarers rescued after Kuwaiti tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz.
In brief
Five Indian seafarers rescued after Kuwaiti tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz. Five Indian nationals were safely rescued from a Kuwaiti tanker hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
Rescue confirmed
Five Indian nationals on board a Kuwait-flagged tanker struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz have been safely rescued.
“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”
Rescue details
All five Indian nationals have been shifted ashore safely with Omani authorities providing continued support and assistance.
“All 5 Indian nationals have been shifted ashore safely. We thank the Omani authorities for their continued support and assistance”
Seafarers at risk
Over 4,500 Indian nationals are currently on board commercial vessels in the area including 163 Indian seafarers on 12 active cargo ships.
“more than 4,500 Indian nationals are currently on board numerous commercial vessels in the area, including 163 Indian seafarers on 12 active cargo ships”
Shipping concerns
Six India-flagged and six foreign-flagged vessels carrying cargo to India are currently in the Persian Gulf.
“six India-flagged commercial vessels are currently in the Persian Gulf, along with six foreign-flagged vessels carrying cargo to India”
UNGA statement
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar noted growing challenges in maritime domain exacerbated by attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers.
“Indian seafarers have lost their lives, as have others from other nations. This is completely unacceptable”
International coalition
India joined 24 partner nations in an international coalition to defend commercial shipping routes and mobilise global public opinion.
“India had joined 24 partner nations in an international coalition to defend commercial shipping routes and mobilise global public opinion”
US-Iran tensions
US President Donald Trump has been mulling renewing military action against Iran after November midterm elections if Tehran and Washington fail to reach an agreement.
“Iran is ready to fold up, as he asserted his belief in the US winning the war right after the election”
Strait of Hormuz closures
The Strait of Hormuz has been at the centre of US-Israel military action against Iran since February 28.
“The Group of Seven nations (France, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States) has since announced that it will deploy 100 million barrels of reserves over the next four months”
Oil prices drop
Brent crude futures lost 6 cents and closed at $102.25 per barrel with West Texas Intermediate crude losing $1.26 and hitting $91.11 per barrel.
“Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, losing 6 cents and closing at $102.25 per barrel”
Recent attacks
A UKMTO report stated a tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz with an unknown projectile causing a fire.
“a tanker was attacked as it was crossing the Strait of Hormuz. As per the British agency's statement, the vessel was hit by an unknown projectile in the waterway, resulting in a fire”
What matters most
Five Indian nationals were safely rescued from a Kuwaiti tanker hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
