News / MSC Aries crew set for release 'on humanitarian grounds', says Iran

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The crew of the seized containership MSC Aries are reportedly set to be released after being granter consular access by Iran’s foreign minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian. 

On 13 April, the Portugal-flagged MSC Aries and its 25 crew members were seized by Iranian revolutionary guards as it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz.  

On Saturday, it was reported by Iranian media that Mr Amirabdollahian and Portuguese foreign minister Paulo Rangel had engaged in a telephone conversation regarding the crew’s release.  

Mr Amirabdollahian was ...