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Indian Fishermen Stranded in Iran Amid Conflict, MP Urges Repatriation

Kanyakumari MP Vijay Vasanth has urgently appealed to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to ensure the safety and repatriation of Indian fishermen stranded in Iran. The fishermen, many from his constituency, are stuck on Qeshm Island due to the heightened tensions from the US-Iran conflict. Vasanth submitted a detailed list of 250 affected fishermen, requesting immediate consular assistance and their safe return. This comes as Jaishankar continues diplomatic conversations with Iran's Foreign Minister regarding the ongoing regional conflict.

Key Points: Indian Fishermen Stranded in Iran: MP Seeks Jaishankar's Help

  • 250 fishermen stranded in Iran
  • Safety fears due to US-Iran conflict
  • MP submits list with passport details
  • Jaishankar in touch with Iranian counterpart
  • Conflict includes missile and drone strikes
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Kanyakumari MP Vijay Vasanth urges EAM Jaishankar to ensure safety and repatriation of Indian fishermen stranded in Iran

Kanyakumari MP Vijay Vasanth urges EAM Jaishankar to ensure safety and repatriate 250 Indian fishermen stranded in Iran due to US-Iran conflict.

"They are facing serious safety concerns and are unable to continue their work. - MP Vijay Vasanth"

New Delhi, March 11

Kanyakumari Lok Sabha MP Vijay Vasanth met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and submitted a letter seeking urgent intervention for the safety and repatriation of Indian fishermen stranded in Iran.

In his letter, EAM MP Vijay Vasanth highlighted that several fishermen, many of them from his Kanniyakumari Parliamentary constituency, are currently stranded in Qeshm Island, Salakh due to the prevailing tensions arising from the ongoing US - Iran conflict.

"These fishermen had travelled to Iran for fishing-related employment. Due to the prevailing tensions and uncertainty arising from the ongoing US-Iran conflict, they are facing serious safety concerns and are unable to continue their work. They have urgently requested assistance to return safely to India at the earliest," he stated in the letter.

He requested the Ministry to immediately establish contact with the fishermen through the Indian Embassy in Iran, verify their situation, provide necessary consular assistance, and facilitate their safe and early return to India. MP also submitted a detailed list of the 250 affected fishermen along with their passport details.

Earlier on Tuesday, S Jaishankar held a "detailed conversation" with Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on the latest developments regarding the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

This was the third conversation between the two leaders since the current round of conflict between the US and Israel on one side and Iran on the other.

"A detailed conversation this evening with Foreign Minister @araghchi of Iran on the latest developments regarding the ongoing conflict. We agreed to remain in touch," Jaishankar said in a post on X.

After US-Israel launched a bombing campaign on Iran, the Islamic nation has responded by launching hundreds of missiles and drones across the gulf region, including at Israel. Iran's strikes in Israel have killed 12 people and wounded over 2,000, according to Israeli health authorities.

- ANI

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Sarah B
This is a very serious humanitarian situation. 250 people stranded in a conflict zone is no small matter. I'm glad diplomatic channels are being used, but the process needs to be faster. These are someone's fathers and brothers.
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Arjun K
Dr. Jaishankar is one of our best Foreign Ministers. He has good relations with Iran. I am confident he will handle this with sensitivity and get our people back. The detailed list with passport details submitted by the MP will help a lot.
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Priya S
While I appreciate the MP's effort, this also highlights a bigger issue. Why do our fishermen have to travel to such volatile regions for employment? We need stronger local economies and better support for our fishing communities back home.
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Karthik V
The situation in West Asia is very tense. India must walk a diplomatic tightrope between US/Israel and Iran. Bringing our citizens home safely is the most important task right now. Jai Hind.
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Michael C
Respectfully, I hope the government also looks into the recruitment agencies that sent these men there. Were they properly informed of the risks? Safe repatriation is step one, accountability is step two.

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