India in touch with Iran to free 18 Indians on seized tanker

Last week 18 Indians, including the ship's captain, are among the 23 crew members of the British-flagged Stena Impero seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guard in the Strait of Hormuz.

New Delhi: Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar on Monday said that the Indian embassy in Tehran is working for early release and repatriation of all 18 Indian crew members of seized British tanker Stena Impero.

In a tweet, responding to concerns raised by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Jaishankar said that the MEA is working for the release of the Indian sailors.

Earlier, Vijayan tweeted concerning over the crew of seized British-tanker, which included four Malayalis.

In a letter Vijayan asked the MEA to share the details of the persons aboard the ship so that their families could be helped.

Eighteen Indians, including the ship's captain, are among the 23 crew members of the British-flagged Stena Impero seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guard forces in the Strait of Hormuz.MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Saturday said, "Our Mission is in touch with the government of Iran to secure the early release and repatriation of Indian nationals."Tehran on Saturday seized a British-flagged tanker over violating international regulations.