#NEW: Video of the hijacking of the MSC Aries by the IRGC pic.twitter.com/AlANlpbAYM
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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:14pm on 13 Apr 2024,Saturday India Global
Seventeen Indians are among the crew aboard the cargo ship 'MSC Aries,' seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guards off the UAE coast. India is engaged in talks with Iran for their release. The vessel, associated with Israeli interests, was heading to Mumbai. Tensions escalate between Iran and Israel amid broader regional tensions. The incident follows a suspected Israeli strike on the Iranian Consulate in Syria. CNN-News18 reported the ship's redirection to Iranian waters by the Revolutionary Guards. The crew's safety and early release are a priority for Indian authorities amidst heightened tensions.
