IRAN PERMITS INDIAN OFFICIALS TO MEET 17 CREW MEMBERS: ANNOUNCEMENT.

Why in the news?

Iran assures Indian officials access to detained crew amid rising tensions; India adopts neutral stance, faces expectations from Israel.

source:worldmap

About the Iran’s Assurances Regarding Detained Crew:

  • Iran pledges to soon permit Indian officials to meet with the 17 Indian crew members detained after seizing the MSC Aries, an Israel-linked ship.
  • External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar intervened, discussing the issue with both Iranian and Israeli Foreign Ministers.
  • The assurance comes amidst escalating tensions in the region, with India emphasising the need to prevent further escalation due to its significant economic and strategic interests.
  • Jaishankar emphasises the importance of the region for the global economy, highlighting India’s substantial interests in the Gulf region and maritime trade routes.
About Caspian Sea:

  • Earth’s largest inland body of water by surface area.
  • Bordered by Russia (NW), Azerbaijan (W), Iran (S), Turkmenistan (SE), and Kazakhstan (NE).
  • Signed (Tehran) Framework Convention in 2003 for marine environment protection.
  • Geographically situated between Europe and Asia, flanked by Caucasus Mountains and Central Asian steppes.

About The Persian Gulf:

Location:

The Persian Gulf is an arm of the Arabian Sea, situated between southwestern Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.

Bordering Countries:

It borders Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman (Musandam exclave), and Iran.

Connection to Gulf of Oman:

Connected to the Gulf of Oman in the east via the Strait of Hormuz.

Strait of Hormuz:

Located between Qeshm Island and the Iranian coast in the north and the Musandam Peninsula of the Arabian Peninsula in the south.

Source:

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/s-jaishankars-call-iran-says-will-allow-indian-officials-to-meet-17-crew-at-seized-ship-soon-2527222-2024-04-15