US knows Chabahar’s importance: MEA as State Dept flags ‘potential risk’ of sanctions over Iran deal
NEW DELHI : After the US said India’s signing of a 10-year deal with Iran for the operation of Chabahar Port carries “potential risk” of sanctions, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) remarked Friday
Spain refuses port call to ship carrying arms bound for Israel from Chennai
CHENNAI : Spain has refused entry to a ship carrying arms from Chennai to Israel to dock at one of its ports, its Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has said. The Denmark-flagged cargo ship Marianne
S Jaishankar reacts to US warning of “potential risk of sanctions” over Chabahar Port Deal
KOLKATA : A day after the US warned of “potential risk of sanctions” after India inked a 10-year agreement for running the Chabahar Port in Iran, External Affairs Minister Shri S Jaishankar emphasised that
EAM Jaishankar on delay in IMEC implementation in view of situation in West Asia
NEW DELHI : The delay in implementation of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) in view of the current situation in West Asia is a matter of ‘concern’ and the expectation generated following firming
5 Indian crew members are released from the seized vessel ‘MSC Aries’, by Iran
TEHRAN : The Indian embassy in Iran announced the release of five Indian sailors who were onboard an Israeli-linked vessel seized by Tehran. The sailors have since departed from Iran. The embassy thanked Iranian authorities
India-Japan consultations on disarmament, non-proliferation and export control
TOKYO : The 10th round of India-Japan consultations on disarmament, non-proliferation and export control was held in Tokyo on April 24, 2024, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed in a press release. The
Israel and Iran tensions could impact India’s trade
NEW DELHI : Iran’s attack on Israel earlier this week has sparked tensions in the Middle East and beyond. India, which has friendly ties with both the countries, has expressed “serious concerns” about escalation of hostilities.
Indian woman cadet aboard cargo vessel seized by Iran returns home : MEA
COCHIN : Ms. Ann Tessa Joseph, a woman cadet who was among the 17 Indians onboard container vessel MSC Aries that was seized by Iranian military over the weekend, returned to Cochin on Thursday. Iran has agreed to release the remaining 16 Indian crew members of