Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to about 70% below pre-conflict levels, as reported by the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency. Last week saw 125 outbound and 129 inbound transits, a significant decline attributed to ongoing attacks on commercial vessels, with 12 incidents reported in just one week.
Five Indian nationals were safely evacuated after the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian Embassy in Oman collaborated with local authorities for the crew’s safe return, while concerns over maritime security in the Gulf region continue to rise.
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