All Indian crewmen on MSC Aries seized by Iran are free to return, Iran’s Embassy in New Delhi told Times Now.
Notably, the consular access has given to the Indian nationals on Monday, April 15. The Iranian Embassy said that it is up to captain to release the Indians and other crew.
Earlier in the day, Indian deck cadet Ann Tessa Joseph, who was among the 17 Indian crew members of the Israeli ship MSC Aries which was seized by Iran, on Thursday landed safely at the Cochin International Airport.
“With the concerted efforts of Indian Mission in Tehran and the Iranian Government, Indian deck cadet Ms. Ann Tessa Joseph from Thrissur, Kerala, who was among the Indian crew members of container vessel MSC Aries, has landed safely at the Cochin International Airport today afternoon. At the airport, Ms. Joseph was received by the Regional Passport Officer, Cochin,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.
Iran’s Foreign Affairs Minister had informed Jaishankar during the telephone conversation that they are following up on the details related to the detained ship and soon the possibility of representatives of the Indian government meeting with the crew of the mentioned ship will be provided, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said.