Iran released all crew members of Portuguese-flagged vessel MSC Aries, including 17 Indians. Iranian Foreign Minister confirmed release during call with Estonian counterpart.
Iran has announced the release of all crew members aboard the Portuguese-flagged cargo vessel MSC Aries, which included 17 Indians out of a total of 25 crew. Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian mentioned this during a phone conversation with Estonian counterpart Margus Tsahkna. The release comes after the vessel, linked to Israel, was seized by Iran s military on April 13. The Iranian foreign ministry stated that the ship s crew was released on humanitarian grounds, but the vessel remains detained under judicial rules due to navigation security concerns.
India News: NEW DELHI: Iran has announced the release of all crew members aboard the Portuguese-flagged cargo ship MSC Aries, which included 17 Indians among its .
The ship's seizure was a direct response to an Israeli strike on its consulate in Damascus, highlighting the complex geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps took over the MSC Aries with 25 crew members on board near the Strait of Hormuz on April 13. After the seizure, Iran said the ship was being investigated for alleged violations of international maritime law., Middle East News - Times Now