India allows Iranian naval ships to dock after Tehran request: EAM Jaishankar tells Rajya Sabha

• EAM S Jaishankar informed Rajya Sabha that India allowed three Iranian naval ships to dock after Tehran's request on Feb 28, approved on March 1.
• IRIS Lavan, one of the ships, docked at Kochi on March 4 due to reported technical problems; its 183 crew members are staying at Indian naval facilities.
• Iran's Ambassador Mohammad Fathali thanked India for the humanitarian assistance, highlighting the strong India-Iran relationship.
• Jaishankar described the decision as a humanitarian gesture, noting the ship was caught in rapidly evolving geopolitical circumstances.
• India is monitoring the West Asia situation, prioritizing the safety of Indian citizens, energy security, trade goals, and advocating for peace and diplomacy.