Seafarers returning from conflict-ridden Iran expressed despair over their situation. Manan Singh Chauhan recounted terrifying missile strikes, claiming, “On Eid, 70-80 missiles shook the ground.” Stranded in Khorramshahr, he and his crew awaited sign-offs. Criticizing government inaction, he lamented that half their salary went to travel costs.
Eight Indian seafarers finally returned home after a harrowing ordeal in Iran, sparked by accusations of fuel smuggling. Initially detained in December, their release was delayed amid escalating regional conflicts. The emotional toll remained profound, as personal lives were disrupted, highlighted by crew member Masood Alam’s postponed wedding.
Passengers aboard the Seven Islands Ai ferry endured a 20-hour ordeal after the vessel broke down en route to Shikinejima island. Stranded in the ocean, the crew radioed for help due to an oil leak and lost steering control. The Coast Guard faced challenges in rough seas but eventually towed the ferry to safety. Passengers were offered accommodations and a replacement vessel.
