Archive · 18 Jan 2026
India Seeks Consular Access for Crew in Iran
India is asking Iran to let them talk to 16 Indian sailors who were caught on a ship called M T Valiant Roar.
The ship was stopped in Iran in December.
India's embassy in Iran has been asking many times to see the sailors and make sure they are okay.
They also asked Iran to let the sailors talk to their families and to give them food, water, and fuel.
India even asked the Iranian navy to help give the sailors food and water in January.
The ship's owners are also being asked to help the sailors with lawyers and supplies.
India is seeking early consular access to 16 Indian crew members detained on the commercial vessel M T Valiant Roar in Iran.
The Indian embassy in Tehran has repeatedly requested consular access and expedited judicial proceedings.
The crew has been detained since mid-December, with the Indian consulate in Bandar Abbas immediately seeking access.
India has intervened to arrange emergency supplies of food and water for the crew in early January.
The Indian consulate has also been in touch with the ship-owning company to ensure legal representation and regular supplies.
- Who
- 16 Indian crew members of the commercial vessel M T Valiant Roar
- What
- Detention of the vessel and crew by Iranian authorities
- When
- Detention notified in mid-December, emergency supplies provided in early January
- Where
- Bandar Abbas, Iran
- Why
- Reason for detention not specified, judicial process expected in Iran
- Number of Indian Crew Members
- 16
- Name of Detained Vessel
- M T Valiant Roar
- Date of Detention Notification
- Mid-December
- Location of Detention
- Bandar Abbas, Iran
- Date of Emergency Supplies
- Early January