NEW DELHI: There are 17 Indians among the many 25-member crew of cargo ship ‘MSC Aries’, which was seized by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards within the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, based on media studies citing sources.”We are aware that a cargo ship ‘MSC Aries’ has been taken control of by Iran. We have learnt that there are 17 Indian nationals onboard. We are in touch with the Iranian authorities through diplomatic channels, both in Tehran and in Delhi, to ensure the security, welfare and early release of Indian nationals,” the media studies mentioned, citing sources.Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seized the Israeli-linked cargo ship, days after Tehran mentioned it might shut the essential delivery route and warned it will retaliate for an Israeli strike on its Syria consulate.Iran-Israel pressure: Biden Vows ‘Ironclad’ Assist For Netanyahu, Russia warns residents in opposition to touring to MideastIran’s state-run IRNA information company reported {that a} Guards helicopter had boarded and brought into Iranian waters the Portuguese flagged MSC Aries, saying it was linked to Israel. MSC, which operates the Aries, confirmed Iran had seized the ship and mentioned it was working “with the relevant authorities” for its protected return and the wellbeing of its 25 crew.(With inputs from businesses)
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