Israel-Iran Conflict: Good news has come for India from Iran. The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Monday, April 15, said Indian government officials will be allowed to meet 17 Indians aboard a seized cargo ship belonging to Israel. This confidence in India has come after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called his counterpart Dr Amir Abdullahian. S Jaishankar had expressed concern over the situation of Indians.
Iranian Foreign Ministry gave assurance
The Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that S Jaishankar offered help in the matter. Dr. Amir Abdullahian said in this regard that we are keeping an eye on the seized ship and soon it will be possible for representatives of the Government of India to meet the crew of the ship.
Iran had captured a cargo ship bound for Israel. There are 17 Indian crew on board. India is in touch with Iran to ensure their release. Jaishankar has called for restraint in view of the increasing tension between Israel and Iran.
S Jaishankar talked on the phone
Foreign Minister Jaishankar wrote in his post that he spoke to the Iranian Foreign Minister on the evening of April 14. Raised the issue of release of 17 Indian crew members of MSC Aries. Discussed the current situation of the area. Emphasized the importance of avoiding escalating tensions, exercising restraint and returning to diplomacy. It was also agreed to remain in touch.
Spoke to Iranian FM @Amirabdolahian this evening.
Took up the release of 17 Indian crew members of MSC Aries.
Discussed the current situation in the region. Stressed the importance of avoiding escalation, exercising restraint and returning to diplomacy.
Agreed to remain…
—Dr. S. Jaishankar (Modi Ka Parivar) (@DrSJaishankar) April 14, 2024
Iran attacked Israel
In fact, after seven Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards were killed in an Israeli attack on the Syrian Consulate on April 1, Iran launched its first direct attack on Israel on Saturday night by firing hundreds of drones and missiles. India has called for immediate de-escalation of tensions and alerted its embassies in the region to remain in close contact with the Indian community there.
The Foreign Ministry said that we are seriously concerned by the increasing hostility between Israel and Iran, which threatens peace and security in the region. We call for immediate de-escalation, restraint, retreat from violence and return to the path of diplomacy.
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