Diplomatic Win: One Indian Crew Member Of Ship Seized By Iran Returns To India, Jaishankar Hails 'Modi Ki Guarantee'

In a small victory for Indian diplomacy, Indian deck cadet Ann Tessa Joseph, who was among the Indian crew members of container vessel MSC Aries seized by Iran, returned to India on Thursday (18 April) afternoon.

This comes days after External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar spoke to his Iranian counterpart Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian and raised the issue of releasing 17 Indian crew members of MSC Aries.

Minister of External Affairs (MEA) gave credit to the "concerted efforts of the Indian Mission in Tehran and the Iranian Government" that led to Joseph landing safely at the Cochin International Airport today.

Responding to the development, Jaishankar said, "Great work, @India_in_Iran. Glad that Ms. Ann Tessa Joseph has reached home. #ModiKiGuarantee always delivers, at home or abroad."

While Joseph hailing from Kerala's Thrissur returned, 16 Indian crew members remained on the vessel. The Indian Mission in Tehran is in touch with them and working on their return as well.

Indian Mission is also in touch with the Iranian authorities to ensure the well-being of the remaining crew members of MSC Aries. MEA claimed that the crew members are in good health and in contact with their family members in India.