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flag Eight Indian sailors freed after being detained in Iran since December 2025; eight others still held over alleged fuel smuggling.

flag Eight Indian sailors detained in Iran since December 2025 have been released, with eight set to return home after consular access was granted in January. flag The remaining eight crew members, part of a 16-member Indian team aboard the seized tanker MT Valiant Roar, are still being held. flag India continues diplomatic efforts to secure their release, with consular officials in Bandar Abbas engaged with Iranian authorities. flag The vessel was detained near Dibba, UAE, over alleged fuel smuggling, though families say it carried low-sulphur fuel oil.

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