Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that 22 crew members of the container ship “Toska” will be handed over to Iranian authorities today. According to the ministry, the ship itself will be returned to its original owners after necessary repairs, coordinated between Iran and the United States.<\/p>\n
Based on the information provided, these 22 individuals had previously been transferred from the US to Pakistan. Pakistani officials stated that the transfer process to Iran is being carried out in coordination with the Iranian side.<\/p>\n
Earlier, ABC News, citing US Central Command (CENTCOM), reported that the Toska ship and its crew had been transferred to Pakistan to facilitate their return to Iran. CENTCOM said this action was taken to arrange administrative procedures and the final transfer.<\/p>\n
The Toska, reportedly stopped while en route to Iran, was carrying 28 Iranian crew members at the time of transfer. Further details about how the ship was stopped and the status of the other four crew members have not yet been officially clarified.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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