EAM talks to Iran minister, seeks release of 17 Indian crew members of seized cargo ship

Iran says crew of Israel-linked ship, MSC Aries,which includes Indians will be freed | Oneindia

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian announced that the crew of a Portuguese-flagged ship, allegedly linked to Israel and including Indian nationals, has been granted consular access and is expected to be released. This information, reported by Reuters citing Iranian media, sheds light on the situation surrounding the container vessel MSC Aries, which had a crew of 25 members, including 17 Indians. Notably, one of the Indian crew members, Ann Tessa Joseph, was released and returned home on April 18. The seizure of MSC Aries by Iran's Revolutionary Guards occurred in the Strait of Hormuz on April 13, shortly after Tehran declared its intent to retaliate for a suspected Israeli strike on its consulate in Damascus. #Iran #MSCAries #RedSeaAttacks #IranIsraelConflict #HouthiAttack #ShipSeizure #CrewRelease #IndianCrew #IsraelLink #StraitOfHormuz #MaritimeIncident #DiplomaticResolution #InternationalRelations ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.121~HT.318~

Govt: Proscribing IRGC will risk diplomatic ties with Iran

Home Office Minister Laura Farris says proscribing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRCG) a terrorist organisation would threaten the UK's diplomatic relationship with Iran. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Dodds: Labour urges PM to de-escalate tension in Middle East

Labour Chair Anneliese Dodds says the party has urged the prime minister to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, while ensuring there is restraint from Israel. She adds the Labour Party believes the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRCG) should be proscribed in the UK. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Hamas Rejects Israel’s Truce Offer, Urges Continuation of Talks as War Continues| Oneindia News

Hamas appears poised to reject the latest hostage deal proposed by mediators and approved by Israel, citing dissatisfaction with its terms. Despite ongoing negotiations, Hamas maintains a negative stance on the current proposal, signaling potential hurdles in reaching a resolution. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirms readiness to launch a mass invasion of Rafah, further complicating the delicate negotiations. #Hamas #Israel #IsraelGazawar #IsraelHamas #GazaTruce #IsraelWarLive #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.320~ED.102~HT.95~

Israel re-opens Erez crossing to allow more aid to reach northern Gaza

The World Food Programme estimates around 1.1 million people across Gaza, around half of the population, are "struggling with catastrophic hunger and starvation."

Blinken in Israel to push for a cease-fire, sustained aid into Gaza

US Secretary of State in Israel to push for a cease-fire in Gaza, says 'the time is now'