Nepal seeks details on citizen held by Iranian forces
Summary
Nepal is verifying the status of its citizen Amrit Jha, detained by Iranian security forces on Qeshm Island, as efforts are underway for his release.
Key Points
- Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is verifying the status of Amrit Jha, a Nepali national detained by Iranian forces.
- Jha was arrested on Qeshm Island with two Indian nationals; four other crew members were released.
- He worked as a seaman for Dubai-based Black Sea Marine LLC and travelled from Dubai to Iran aboard the company vessel.
- His family has sought assistance from the Nepali government after learning of his detention via a WhatsApp message.
