Iran has released 10 Indian seafarers who had been detained since July 2025 after the vessel MV Harbour Phoenix was intercepted near Jask Port. India’s Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) confirmed that all crew members are now safe, ending months of uncertainty surrounding the high-profile maritime case. Officials said preparations are currently underway to bring the sailors back to India as soon as possible.

The release came after extensive diplomatic efforts involving the Ministry of External Affairs, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the Indian Embassy in Tehran, vessel managers, and multiple maritime stakeholders. In an official statement shared on X, the DGS said coordinated intervention from Indian authorities played a crucial role in securing the freedom of the detained crew members. Photographs released online showed the sailors standing near the vessel shortly after their release.

Indian authorities described the development as a major relief for the families of the seafarers, who had spent several months in detention in Iran. The Directorate General of Shipping reiterated that the welfare and protection of Indian sailors working across international waters remains a top priority for the government. The MV Harbour Phoenix case had attracted significant attention within global maritime circles, with continuous diplomatic engagement maintained to ensure the crew’s safe release and return home.