February 5, 2026 4:24 PM
Iran releases eight Indian sailors; MEA assures support for remaining detainees
Eight of the 16 Indian sailors detained in Iran have been released and will return to India after completing travel formalities, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. Addressing a media briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is in touch with Iranian authorities regarding the release of the remaining eight sailors and has assured full support to them. “We’ve had consular access. Our Consulate in Bandar Abbas, our officials in Bandar Abbas, have...