In New Delhi, the Indian government has received assurance from Iran foreign ministry that Indian officials. They will be permitted to meet with the 17 Indian crew members aboard an Israel-affiliated cargo vessel seized by Iran. This development follows External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s phone call to his Iranian counterpart, Amir Abdollahian, expressing concerns regarding the crew’s welfare.
According to a statement from the Iranian foreign ministry, Jaishankar requested assistance in the matter, to which Abdollahian responded affirmatively, stating that Iran is actively pursuing the details of the seized ship. Abdollahian assured that representatives from the Indian government will soon have access to meet with the crew.
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India has maintained communication with Iran since the ship’s capture on Saturday, with Jaishankar emphasizing the importance of de-escalation and restraint amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Spoke to Iranian FM @Amirabdolahian this evening. Took up the release of 17 Indian crew members of MSC Aries. Discussed the current situation in the region. Stressed the importance of avoiding escalation, exercising restraint and returning to diplomacy. Agreed to remain in touch,” he said in a post on X.
Iran launched its first direct attack on Israel by firing hundreds of drones and missiles weeks after Israeli strikes on its consulate in Syria killed seven Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guardndia has called for immediate de-escalation and alerted its embassies in the region to stay in close touch with the Indian community there.
“We are seriously concerned at the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran which threatens the peace and security in the region. We call for immediate de-escalation, exercise of restraint, stepping back from violence and return to the path of diplomacy,” the Ministry of External Affairs said.
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