ISLAMABAD: Pakistan introduced Friday that 22 Iranian crew members from the vessel Lenore/Davina, lately intercepted by US authorities, have arrived in Karachi and shall be repatriated to Iran, marking the most recent growth in a diplomatic push following an interim peace settlement between Tehran and Washington.
Deputy Prime Minister and International Minister Senator Ishaq Dar mentioned in a social media submit that preparations had been being finalized in coordination with Iranian missions in Pakistan to make sure the crew’s secure and swift return to their homeland.
I’m happy to share that twenty two (22) Iranian crew members of the vessel Lenore/Davina, lately interdicted by US authorities, have safely arrived in Karachi this afternoon, AlhamdoLilah.
Preparations at the moment are being finalized in shut collaboration with the Iranian… https://t.co/wnxfUNhlmw
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) June 26, 2026
The repatriation follows an interim peace settlement signed between Iran and the US in Switzerland, with Pakistan and Qatar serving as mediators, based on Dar. Either side have agreed to revive diplomatic engagement and plan to carry technical-level talks subsequent week.
Dar mentioned Pakistan remained in shut contact with each US and Iranian authorities all through the method, serving to to safe the crew’s secure arrival in Karachi after the vessel’s interdiction.
The group represents the fourth batch of Iranian crew members whose repatriation Pakistan has facilitated over the previous two months, Dar mentioned. With the most recent 22, Pakistan has now assisted in returning greater than 70 Iranian nationals.
Dar expressed gratitude to the Iranian management for its belief in Pakistan and recommended the efforts of the Ministry of International Affairs and different Pakistani establishments for guaranteeing the sleek and secure repatriation.
Iran’s state-run information company IRNA reported that the crew members had been handed over to Iranian diplomats in Karachi and are anticipated to return to Iran within the coming days. Iran’s consulate common in Karachi additionally confirmed the arrival, saying the 22 sailors “will return to their homeland within the coming days.”
Earlier this month, Dar introduced that Pakistan was facilitating the repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals as a part of coordinated preparations with related authorities. That group included eight Iranian fishermen rescued at sea by the British vessel MMA Valour after their boat ran aground, together with 22 crew members from the Lenore/Davina, whose return was being coordinated via Pakistan, he mentioned on the time.
