Iran has agreed to allow Indian officials to meet with the 17 Indian crew members detained after the seizure of the Israel-linked ship MSC Aries. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar raised the issue with both Iranian and Israeli Foreign Ministers, emphasizing the importance of avoiding escalation and returning to diplomacy. Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed discussions on the regional situation, including Iran’s response to the April 1 attack on its embassy in Damascus and the situation in Gaza. Former Israeli Ambassador to India, Daniel Carmon, expressed disappointment with India’s neutral stance, contrasting it with strong condemnations from other countries.