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Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Iran's Revolutionary Guards have seized a container ship named MSC Aries near the UAE coast. The vessel, carrying 25 crew members, was apprehended through a heliborne operation and is now en route to Iran's territorial waters. Of the crew, 17 members are Indian nationals, according to official sources.
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have seized a container ship named MSC Aries near the UAE coast. The vessel, carrying 25 crew members, was apprehended through a heliborne operation and is now en route to Iran’s territorial waters.
Of the crew, 17 members are Indian nationals, according to official sources. Diplomatic channels between Tehran and New Delhi are active to ensure the safety, welfare, and prompt release of the Indian crew members.
The ship’s operator, MSC, confirmed the incident, expressing regret and asserting collaboration with relevant authorities for the crew’s well-being and the safe return of the vessel. Owned by Gortal Shipping Inc. and chartered to MSC, MSC Aries’s seizure adds to the ongoing tensions in the region.
Iran’s move comes amidst heightened geopolitical tensions, including threats of retaliation for an airstrike on its embassy’s consular section in Damascus. With Iran alleging the ship’s affiliation with Israel, concerns over further escalations loom large.
Israel, in response, warned Iran of repercussions for escalating the conflict. The military emphasized Iran’s role as a state sponsor of terrorism, underscoring the need for vigilance and readiness to counter any aggression.
As the situation unfolds, regional stability remains precarious, prompting heightened alertness and preparedness from all involved parties. The incident underscores the delicate balance of power in the Middle East and its global ramifications.
