Egypt is working to secure the release of four of its citizens who remain detained after Iranian authorities seized a foreign tanker last month over alleged fuel smuggling in the Gulf.
Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday that the four Egyptian nationals were crew members aboard the tanker Reem Al-Khaleej, which is currently being held at Bandar Abbas, a port in southern Iran.
The vessel was intercepted near Qeshm Island.
The ministry said Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty had instructed consular officials to take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of the detained seafarers and to continue efforts to secure their release.
Egypt’s Interests Section in Tehran, which handles consular matters due to the absence of full diplomatic relations, is following the case.
An official from the Interests Section has been sent to Bandar Abbas to provide legal and consular assistance to the crew and to follow up
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