Indian authorities officers will probably be allowed to fulfill the 17 Indian crew members onboard an Israel-linked cargo ship seized by Iran, overseas ministry of Iran mentioned on Monday. The reassurance got here after Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar dialled his Iranian counterpart Amir Abdollahian expressing concern over the crew’s circumstances.
In a press release, Iranian overseas ministry mentioned that Mr Jaishankar requested help within the matter. “Dr. Amir Abdollahian mentioned on this regard that we’re following up on the main points of the seized ship and shortly it is going to be potential for the representatives of the Indian authorities to fulfill with the crew of the mentioned ship,” it learn.
India has been in contact with Iran to safe the discharge of the crew members quickly after the ship was captured on Saturday. Mr Jaishankar has referred to as for avoiding escalation and exercising restraint as tensions between Israel and Iran proceed to spiral.
“Spoke to Iranian FM @Amirabdolahian this night. Took up the discharge of 17 Indian crew members of MSC Aries. Mentioned the present scenario within the area. Burdened the significance of avoiding escalation, exercising restraint and returning to diplomacy. Agreed to stay in contact,” he mentioned in a submit on X.
Iran launched its first direct assault on Israel by firing lots of of drones and missiles weeks after Israeli strikes on its consulate in Syria killed seven Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards.
India has referred to as for speedy de-escalation and alerted its embassies within the area to remain in shut contact with the Indian neighborhood there.
“We’re significantly involved on the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran which threatens the peace and safety within the area. We name for speedy de-escalation, train of restraint, stepping again from violence and return to the trail of diplomacy,” the Ministry of Exterior Affairs mentioned.
