India in touch with Iran for release of Indian crew members

The Indian government is in touch with the Iranian government regarding the detention of Indian crew members along with the oil tanker Stena Impero, which is said to be in custody of Iran, said a government spokesman in New Delhi on Saturday.

"We are ascertaining further details on the incident. Our mission is in touch with the Government of Iran to secure the release and repatriation of Indian nationals," said spokesman of Ministry of External Affairs Raveesh Kumar.

According to official sources in India's External Affairs Ministry, there are 18 Indians out of the total 23 crew members onboard the seized tanker.