20 Iranian Sailors Aboard Ship Seized By U.S In Singaporean Waters Finally Return Home

Twenty Iranian sailors aboard a ship seized by the US in Singaporean waters finally returned home after diplomatic efforts, said Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan.

Reza Amiri Moghadam expressed gratitude to the Pakistani government for its “humanitarian and goodwill” efforts in securing the release of the Iranian sailors, who he said had been in “difficult conditions” after their ship was confiscated by US forces.

According to reports, the sailors were taken from Singapore to Islamabad, after which they left for Iran.

Pakistan said that 31 seafarers, including 11 Pakistani nationals and 20 Iranians, were repatriated from ships that had been seized by the U.S. Navy.

A few days back, the U.S had transferred an Iranian-linked ship to Pakistan.

The vessel had allegedly tried to breach the naval blockade on Iranian ports, but its 22crew members were sent to Iran.

In April, the U.S military had intercepted 3 Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters.