India Repatriates 183 Iranian Sailors from Warship IRIS Lavan in Kochi

• India is set to repatriate 183 crew members of the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Lavan from Kochi.
• The warship docked on March 4 due to technical problems amidst rising regional tensions and US/Israeli strikes on Iran.
• External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar confirmed the decision to allow docking was humanitarian, with Iran expressing gratitude.
• One of three Iranian ships, IRIS Dena, was sunk by a US submarine on the same day IRIS Lavan arrived in Kochi.
• PM Narendra Modi discussed de-escalation and regional stability with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, emphasizing dialogue and safety of Indian nationals.