Ten Indian sailors, who were detained in Iran in July 2025 while aboard the MV Harbour Phoenix, have been released after extensive diplomatic negotiations, as confirmed by India's Directorate General of Shipping. The sailors were arrested following the interception of their oil tanker near Jask Port. The Indian shipping authority stated that the crew members have been safely reunited and arrangements are being made for their prompt return to India. India and Iran share a long history of diplomatic and energy ties, but India's relationships with the United States and Israel add complexity to their interactions. Iranian forces frequently announce the interception of ships they claim are illegally transporting fuel in the Gulf. The situation has been exacerbated by recent tensions following attacks by the US and Israel, which have led Iran to restrict shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and LNG shipments. India, being the world's third-largest oil buyer, relies heavily on this route for about half of its crude oil imports.