Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:46pm on 03 May 2024,Friday India Global
Iran has freed all crew members, including 17 Indians, from the Portuguese-flagged cargo vessel MSC Aries. Iranian Foreign Minister confirmed the release during a call with his Estonian counterpart. The ship was seized after turning off its radar in Iranian waters, endangering navigation security. Iran detained the vessel under judicial rules but released the crew, including the sole woman cadet among the Indians, on humanitarian grounds. The crew, comprising nationals from India, Estonia, and other countries, can return home if the ship's captain accompanies them, according to Iranian authorities.
