NEW DELHI, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Five Indian nationals were rescued after a Kuwait-flagged tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, officials said Saturday.
"Earlier today, the Mission coordinated rescue of five Indian nationals on board the Kuwait-flagged tanker M T Kazimah III, struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz," the Indian Embassy in Oman said in a statement posted on social media. "All five Indian nationals have been shifted ashore safely."
The Embassy thanked the Omani authorities for their continued support and assistance. ■
