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Iran says it has granted consular access to Indian crew from the seized Portuguese-flagged ship

Iran on April 27 said the mostly Indian crew of a Portuguese-flagged ship that was seized by Iranian forces in its maritime territory two weeks ago is being granted consular access, raising hopes for their early release and extradition.

Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard on April 13 seized the Israeli-affiliated, Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries, a container ship, manned by a crew of 25, including 17 Indians, near the Strait of Hormuz as a result of a series of attacks between Iran and Israel.

Also read | Iran says MSC Aries vessel seized for ‘violating maritime laws’

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