April 18, 2024 10:39 PM

‘Not detained, all of them are free to go’: Iran envoy on Indians onboard ship seized by Tehran

  Iran's ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi, has reassured that the Indian crew members of the MSC Aries, a container vessel seized by Iran, are not being detained and are free to leave.   This statement follows the return of Ann Tessa Joseph, a woman cadet from Thrissur, Kerala, who was among the 17 Indian crew members aboard the ship. Joseph safely arrived at Cochin International Airport and was received by local authorities.   The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed the safe ret...