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India presses Iran for access to 16 Indian crew held on detained vessel MT Valiant Roar

January 17, 2026

India is actively seeking consular access and legal assistance for 16 Indian crew members detained by Iranian authorities on the oil tanker MT Valiant Roar since December 2025. The Indian Embassy in Tehran has made multiple requests for access and is ensuring the crew's welfare while pressing for a swift judicial process.

India presses Iran for access to 16 Indian crew held on detained vessel MT Valiant Roar

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16 Indian seafarers have been detained aboard the MT Valiant Roar since December 8, 2025.
The tanker was seized by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on allegations of fuel smuggling.
India's consulate in Bandar Abbas formally requested consular access on December 14, 2025.
The Indian Embassy is providing emergency supplies and intensifying diplomatic efforts for the crew's legal aid.
Families of the detained crew members have appealed to Indian authorities for their release.

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India presses Iran for access to 16 Indian crew held on detained vessel MT Valiant Roar

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