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Worried families in India urge return of crew on ship seized by Iran
Sunday Island
|February 01, 2026
Apart from the 16 Indians, the crew has one person each from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
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(BBC) The families of 16 Indian seafarers held in Iran since December say they are anxious about the fate of their loved ones as the geopolitical situation in the region remains tense.
On 8 December, Iranian authorities seized an oil tanker, MT Valiant Roar, while it was in international waters. They alleged that the ship, operated by Dubai-based Prime Tankers LLC, was carrying 6,000 metric tonnes of illegal diesel. The company has denied this.
Apart from the 16 Indians, the crew has one person each from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
The Indian families of the crew members have approached the Delhi high court, asking it to issue urgent directions to the government to secure consular access and ensure their safe return.
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