India in touch with Iran for release of Indian crew members of seized ship
8 months, 4 weeks ago

India in touch with Iran for release of Indian crew members of seized ship

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India is in touch with Iranian authorities to ensure the security and early release of 17 Indian nationals who are among the 25-member crew of a cargo ship seized by Iranian troops, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday. An official slides down a rope during a helicopter raid on MSC Aries ship at sea in this screen grab obtained from a social media video released on April 13 A special forces unit of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps carried out the operation to take control of the container ship MSC Aries in the Gulf of Hormuz, about 80 km off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, according to media reports. The Indian side is in touch with Iranian authorities through diplomatic channels, both in Tehran and New Delhi, to ensure the security, welfare and early release of the Indian nationals, the people said. It said MSC Aries has been “boarded by Iranian authorities via helicopter as she passed the Strait of Hormuz at approximately 0243 UTC this morning”.

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Iran Frees Five Indian Sailors From Seized Ship MSC Aries
8 months ago

Iran Frees Five Indian Sailors From Seized Ship MSC Aries

ABP News  

Iran on Thursday released five of the Indian sailors onboard the Portugal-flagged cargo ship MSC Aries that was seized last month. "5 of the Indian sailors on MSC Aries have been released and departed from Iran today evening. 5 of the Indian sailors on MSC Aries have been released and departed from Iran today evening. Earlier on April 18, Iran …

Indian crew on ‘MSC Aries’, seized by Iran, to be released soon
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian crew on ‘MSC Aries’, seized by Iran, to be released soon

Op India  

Foreign Minister of Iran Hossein Amirabdollahian has announced that the crew onboard the Israel-linked ship, seized by Iranian authorities, had been granted consular access and were expected to be freed, as reported by Iranian media on Saturday. On Saturday, the Iranian Foreign Minister told his Portuguese counterpart Paulo Rangel that the humanitarian issue of the release of the ship’s crew …

Crew Of MSC Aries Will Be Released Soon, Says Iran In Relief To Indians Held Aboard Seized Vessel
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Crew Of MSC Aries Will Be Released Soon, Says Iran In Relief To Indians Held Aboard Seized Vessel

News 18  

The Iranian government said the crew aboard Portuguese-flagged container ship MSC Aries will be released soon. “The human issue of the freedom of the ship’s crew is of serious concern to us, and we have announced consular access, freedom and transfer to their ambassadors in Tehran,” Abdollahian said. “The vessel was diverted into Iran’s territorial waters as a result of …

MEA Says 16 Indians Onboard Seized Ship Container Vessel MSC Aries In Good Health
8 months, 2 weeks ago

MEA Says 16 Indians Onboard Seized Ship Container Vessel MSC Aries In Good Health

ABP News  

New Delhi: Nearly two weeks after an Israel-linked container vessel was seized by Iran's military, India on Thursday said there are certain "technicalities involved" in the return of the remaining 16 Indian crew members. Ann Tessa Joseph, the sole woman cadet among the 17 Indian crew members of the vessel "MSC Aries" that was seized on April 13, was released …

Indian Woman Cadet On Seized Ship MSC Aries Returns Home, MEA Says Remaining Crew 'In Good Health'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Woman Cadet On Seized Ship MSC Aries Returns Home, MEA Says Remaining Crew 'In Good Health'

ABP News  

Indian deck cadet Ann Tessa Joseph, who was part of the 17 Indian crew members on MSC Aries, that was seized by Iranian military over the weekend, returned to Cochin on Thursday, Ministry of External Affairs said. The MEA also said the Indian mission in Tehran is in touch with Iranian authorities to ensure the well-being of the remaining 16 …

Kerala woman among 17 Indian crew members of ship seized by Iran returns home
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala woman among 17 Indian crew members of ship seized by Iran returns home

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The only woman among 17 Indian crew members of an Israel-affiliated cargo vessel seized by Iran was released on Thursday, and the Indian side is working with Iranian authorities to ensure the well-being of the remaining seafarers. The external affairs ministry said Indian deck cadet Ann Tessa Joseph from Thrissur, Kerala, a member of the crew on vessel …

Kerala woman, part of 17-member Indian crew on ship seized by Iran, returns home
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala woman, part of 17-member Indian crew on ship seized by Iran, returns home

Hindustan Times  

A woman who was part of the 17 Indian crew members onboard an Israel-linked cargo ship seized by Iran has returned home, the ministry of external affairs said on Thursday. An official slides down a rope during a helicopter raid on MSC Aries ship at sea in this screen grab obtained from a social media video released on April 13 …

Iran Responsive To India's Call For Release Of 17 Indians Aboard Seized Ship, Says S Jaishankar
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran Responsive To India's Call For Release Of 17 Indians Aboard Seized Ship, Says S Jaishankar

ABP News  

New Delhi: In the wake of the Israel-Iran tension, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said India has urged Iran to release 17 Indians onboard a Portuguese cargo vessel seized by the Iranian military, and Tehran was quite responsive. Agreed to remain… — Dr. S. Jaishankar April 14, 2024 On Saturday, the Iranian military captured a cargo ship with …

Iran to allow Indian authorities to meet crew members of seized ship
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran to allow Indian authorities to meet crew members of seized ship

Hindustan Times  

Indian authorities will be allowed to meet the 17 Indian crew members of an Israel-affiliated cargo vessel that was seized by Iranian commandoes in the Gulf of Hormuz over the weekend, Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said. The readout said Jaishankar “expressed his concern about the situation of the 17 Indian crew members in the ship seized by Iran” …

Indian officials can ‘soon’ meet detained crew members: Iran
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian officials can ‘soon’ meet detained crew members: Iran

The Hindu  

Iran said that it would “soon” allow Indian officials to meet with the 17 Indian crew members detained after its forces seized an Israel-linked ship MSC Aries after the issue was raised by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who spoke to foreign ministers of both Iran and Israel late on Sunday night. In a readout of the conversation between Mr. …

Jaishankar speaks to Iranian FM, discusses release of Indians on seized ship
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Jaishankar speaks to Iranian FM, discusses release of Indians on seized ship

Hindustan Times  

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said that he spoke to his Iranian counterpart H Amirabdollahian regarding the release of 17 Indian crew members who are among the 25-member crew of a cargo ship seized by Iranian troops. Took up the release of 17 Indian crew members of MSC Aries,” Jaishankar shared on X. The Iranian military on Saturday …

Israel-Iran Conflict S Jaishankar Discusses With Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian Release Of 17 Indians Onboard Seized Vessel MSC Aries
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel-Iran Conflict S Jaishankar Discusses With Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian Release Of 17 Indians Onboard Seized Vessel MSC Aries

ABP News  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday engaged in a conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, addressing critical issues including the plight of Indian crew members aboard the seized cargo ship 'MSC Aries'. Jaishankar's post on X revealed the key points discussed as he wrote, "Took up the release of 17 Indian crew members of MSC Aries. Agreed to …

17 Indians among 25 crew onboard Israel-linked cargo vessel seized by Iran
8 months, 4 weeks ago

17 Indians among 25 crew onboard Israel-linked cargo vessel seized by Iran

The Hindu  

India is in touch with Iranian authorities after an Israel-affiliated container vessel MSC Aries was seized by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard in the Strait of Hormuz on April 13. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps have seized a Portuguese civilian cargo ship, belonging to an EU member, claiming Israeli ownership. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps have seized a Portuguese civilian cargo ship, …

India in touch with Iran to secure release of 17 Indians on board seized container ship
8 months, 4 weeks ago

India in touch with Iran to secure release of 17 Indians on board seized container ship

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A day after India issued an advisory asking its citizens to avoid going to Iran and Israel, a cargo ship with 17 Indians on board was seized by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. "We are aware that a cargo ship 'MSC Aries' has been taken control by Iran that has 17 Indian nationals on board. Iran generally doesn’t …

Iran releases 9 Indian crew members from Panamanian-flagged tanker
5 years, 5 months ago

Iran releases 9 Indian crew members from Panamanian-flagged tanker

CNN  

CNN — Iran has released nine of the 12 Indian crew members who were on board a Panamanian-flagged oil tanker it seized after claiming the vessel was carrying 1 million liters of smuggled fuel. The move comes as Iran granted consular access to 18 Indian crew members of a separate vessel, the seized British-flagged oil tanker Stena Impero. Consular access …

Iran releases nine Indians, grants consular access to 21, including 18 crew members of British oil tanker Stena Impero
5 years, 5 months ago

Iran releases nine Indians, grants consular access to 21, including 18 crew members of British oil tanker Stena Impero

Firstpost  

Iran has released nine out of 12 Indians who were on board the ship MT Riah that was detained in early July, official sources said Thursday New Delhi: Iran has released nine out of 12 Indians who were on board the ship MT Riah that was detained in early July, official sources said Thursday. However, 21 Indians are still in …

India ramps up efforts to secure release of 18 nationals onboard British tanker seized by Iran
5 years, 5 months ago

India ramps up efforts to secure release of 18 nationals onboard British tanker seized by Iran

Firstpost  

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale has met Iranian envoy Ali Chegeni as part of the government’s efforts to secure the release of 18 Indians onboard a British oil tanker Impero seized by Iran New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale has met Iranian envoy Ali Chegeni as part of the government’s efforts to secure the release of 18 Indians onboard a British …

In touch with Iran to secure release of Indian crew on seized oil tanker: MEA
5 years, 5 months ago

In touch with Iran to secure release of Indian crew on seized oil tanker: MEA

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi said on Saturday it was in touch with Tehran for the early release of 18 Indian crew members of a British-flagged oil tanker seized by Iranian forces and detained at Bandar Abbas port. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said troops “confiscated” the Stena Impero tanker in the strait of Hormuz for allegedly violating international laws. Our mission is …

India in touch with Tehran to secure early release, repatriation of 18 Indians onboard British oil tanker seized by Iran
5 years, 5 months ago

India in touch with Tehran to secure early release, repatriation of 18 Indians onboard British oil tanker seized by Iran

Firstpost  

Eighteen Indians onboard a British oil tanker seized by Iran, and India said it is in touch with Tehran to secure early release and repatriation of its nationals. New Delhi: Eighteen Indians were among 23 people onboard a British oil tanker seized by Iran, and India said it is in touch with Tehran to secure early release and repatriation of …

India in talks with Iran for release of nationals
5 years, 5 months ago

India in talks with Iran for release of nationals

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India on Saturday said it was in touch with the Iranian government for the early release and repatriation of Indian nationals who were part of the crew of 23 people who have been detained onboard the Stena Impero British oil tanker, currently anchored at the Bandar Abbas port. India on Saturday said it was in touch with Iran …

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