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Captain Ashish Kumar and another Indian sailor dead after tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz: Report

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The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, saw a handful of tanker strikes after the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had taken “complete control” of the waterway.

By CNBCTV18.com March 5, 2026, 2:30:21 PM IST (Published)
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Two missing Indian sailors have been confirmed dead after oil tanker SKYLIGHT was struck by an Iranian projectile near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday (March 1), The Hindu reported, citing official sources.

They were identified as Captain Ashish Kumar from Bihar and crew member Dalip Singh from Rajasthan, according to NDTV.

The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, saw a handful of tanker strikes after the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had taken “complete control” of the waterway.

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