NEW DELHI: The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday thanked the Government of India, the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force for rescuing 20 Iranian crew members of the fishing vessel Azini from pirates during a coordinated operation in the Arabian Sea.
Commending the Indian Armed Forces for their efforts, the Embassy acknowledged India’s role in extending humanitarian assistance and safeguarding lives beyond its territorial boundaries.
In a post on X, the Embassy said, “The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi expresses its sincere appreciation to the Government of India, the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force for their successful operation to rescue the 20 Iranian crew members of the fishing vessel Azini from pirates.”
“We highly commend the professionalism, courage and effective coordination demonstrated by the Indian Armed Forces, reflecting India’s strong commitment to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and its role in saving lives beyond borders,” it added.
The Embassy further described the humanitarian operation as a reflection of the longstanding ties between the two countries, underlining the “spirit of friendship, solidarity and cooperation between Iran and India.”
“We extend our sincere gratitude to all those involved in ensuring the safe rescue of the Iranian crew.”
