Pakistan facilitates repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals

Pakistan is facilitating the repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals, including fishermen rescued at sea and crew members of a vessel intercepted by US authorities.

In a post on X on Wednesday, June 17, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the group comprises eight Iranian fishermen rescued by the British vessel MMA Valour after their boat ran aground, and 22 Iranian crew members from the vessel



Lenore/Davina.

Dar said the two groups are expected to transit through Karachi in the coming days before returning to Iran.

He added that Pakistan is coordinating with Iranian, US and UK authorities to ensure their safe transit and early return.

“Pakistan remains committed to humanitarian cooperation and to extending every possible assistance to our Iranian brothers,” Dar said.