There was a missile attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday. There were 5 Indians on board this ship. The Indian Embassy in Oman said on Saturday that all five Indian sailors have been rescued safely. The sailors were aboard the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III. It was loaded with crude oil and was heading towards Africa. The Embassy thanked the Omani authorities for their cooperation in the rescue operation. Since February, more than 100 Indian sailors have been affected in the Hormuz attacks. At the same time, a total of 11 Indian sailors have also died in these attacks. 4500 Indian sailors on ships in the Gulf region Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal had earlier said on Tuesday that more than 4500 Indian sailors are aboard commercial ships operating in the region. According to Jaiswal, at present there are 6 Indian-flagged commercial ships in the Persian Gulf. Apart from this, there are also 6 foreign flagged ships, which are carrying goods for India. There are about 163 Indian sailors on board these 12 ships. According to Jaiswal, India’s Shipping Ministry is keeping an eye on the movement of these ships. Information about the safety and condition of the sailors is being sought in collaboration with Indian embassies and local agencies. He said that when needed, the Indian Embassy takes necessary steps for the safety and well-being of seafarers. He said the safety and well-being of Indian seafarers working abroad is India’s priority. The news is continuously updating…
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