The Pakistani government said on Monday that 22 crew members of an Iranian container ship seized by the U.S. Navy last month have been released into Pakistani custody in a “confidence-building measure.”
“The individuals were safely flown in Pakistan last night and will be transferred to Iran today. The Iranian ship is also being back-loaded to Pakistani territorial waters for its return to its original owners after necessary repairs,” Pakistani Foreign Minister Isaq Dar said.
“Pakistan welcomes such confidence-building measures and will continue to facilitate dialogue and diplomacy while pursuing ongoing mediation efforts for regional peace…
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