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“Tehran: In a significant diplomatic development, five Indian sailors from an Israeli-affiliated vessel seized by Iranian authorities have been released and departed from Iran, as confirmed by the Indian Embassy in Iran. Expressing gratitude, the Embassy commended Iranian authorities for their close coordination with both the Embassy and the Indian Consulate in Bandar Abbas.
The vessel, MSC Aries, was apprehended by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy on April 13, with a total of 17 Indian nationals onboard. It was last sighted on April 12, sailing towards the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Dubai.
Earlier, Ann Tessa Joseph from Thrissur, Kerala, one of the 17 Indian crew members, returned safely to India on April 18.
The Ministry of External Affairs had confirmed the safe return of one crew member and assured the safety of the remaining individuals, stating they would be released upon fulfillment of contractual obligations.
In response to international inquiries regarding the vessel’s seizure and the crew’s release, Iranian officials emphasized adherence to maritime regulations and underscored the necessity of maintaining maritime safety.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in discussions with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, emphasizing the release of the Indian crew members.
The Iranian Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi, affirmed that the Indian nationals were not detained and were free to depart.
These developments come amidst heightened tensions between Iran and the West, coinciding with the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.”
