India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) sources have learnt that there are 17 Indian nationals onboard cargo ship ‘MSC Aries’ has been taken control by Iran. India is in touch with the Iranian authorities through diplomatic channels, both in Tehran and in Delhi, to ensure security, welfare and early release of Indian nationals, the sources added. The conflict has intensified in West Asia after suspected Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s consulate in Syria's capital Damascus and Tehran’s warning of retaliation. A map showed the path of an Israeli-linked cargo ship, the MSC Aries, that had been seized between the United Arab Emirates and Iran, in the Persian Gulf, situated close to the Strait of Hormuz, on Saturday (April 13). The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) posted a warning on social media after having received a report on the vessel and said it had been “seized by regional authorities”. This after Iran warned earlier this week that it could close the Strait of Hormuz if necessary. The Aries is leased by international shipping line MSC from Gortal Shipping, an affiliate of Zodiac Maritime, Zodiac said in a statement, adding that MSC is responsible for all vessel activities. Zodiac is partly owned by Israeli businessman Eyal Ofer.
14 April,2024 12:40 PM IST
India’s External Affairs Ministry has finally reacted to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Pakistan. Deadly airstrikes were carried out by Iran on terror outfit’s headquarters in Pakistan’s Balochistan. Pakistan claimed that two children lost their lives, two sustained serious injuries in the airstrikes by Iran. India took a pro-Iranian stance and emphasised ‘actions countries take for self-defense’. Pakistan condemned Iran’s actions and termed the attack as an “unprovoked violation” of its airspace. In 2019, India carried out airstrikes in Balakot in retaliation to the suicide attack by Jaish-e-Mohammad terror group in Pulwama.
18 January,2024 11:32 AM IST | Mumbai
Amid the Israel-Hamas war, the West and the Middle East are concerned about the growing conflict. The US has sent warships and fighter aircraft to the region over the last three weeks when the conflict started. Now the US has claimed that its troops have been attacked at least 12 times in Iraq, and 4 times in Syria in the past week. In retaliation, two US fighter jets struck weapons, and ammunition facilities in Syria on October 27. As per the Pentagon, the attacks were carried out on the orders of US President Joe Biden. The US launched airstrikes against the facilities used by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and militia, which it backs.
27 October,2023 04:41 PM IST | Mumbai
Massive earthquakes wreaked havoc in Türkiye resulting in a huge loss of lives and properties. Within 24 hrs of destruction, India launched ‘Operation Dost’ to extend assistance to quake-hit nation. India had sent 7 aircraft with specialised teams to Türkiye under ‘Operation Dost’. Relief materials as well as Indian Army, NDRF teams were sent for the rescue operation. Turkish Ambassador Firat Sunel said “Operation Dost showed friendship between India, Türkiye”. Turkiye FM Cavusoglu on Feb 28 arrived in Delhi to attend G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. FM ÇavuĹźoÄźlu thanked India for its efforts to rescue Türkiye from the dire situation.
01 March,2023 08:23 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
