Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirms safe return of 312 Indian sailors from Iran
Summary
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed the safe return of 312 Indian sailors from Iran via Armenia, thanking Armenian authorities for their help.
Key Points
- Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed the safe repatriation of 312 Indian sailors stranded in Iran via Armenia.
- Jaishankar expressed gratitude to Armenian authorities for facilitating the evacuation.
- Union Minister Piyush Goyal welcomed the sailors in Chennai after their return from Iran.
- The Ministry of External Affairs reported over 1,200 Indian citizens evacuated safely from Iran, with assistance provided to 996 individuals relocated to Armenia.
