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A Nepali worker was detained by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S.-Israel-Iran tensions, sparking safety concerns for Nepalis in West Asia.
A Nepali national, Jha, working on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, has been detained by Iranian forces amid rising tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the arrest after Jha’s family reported the incident, stating Iranian forces seized the ship and its entire crew.
The detention adds to growing safety concerns for Nepali citizens in West Asia, where one Nepali has been killed and 30 injured since the conflict began.
Over 6,000 Nepalis have requested repatriation, though more than 1.7 million remain employed across 12 countries.
The government has activated an online rescue tracking system used by 82,100 nationals to monitor needs and coordinate support.
Un trabajador nepalí fue detenido por Irán en el Estrecho de Ormuz en medio de las tensiones entre Estados Unidos, Israel e Irán, lo que provocó preocupaciones de seguridad para los nepaleses en Asia Occidental.