{"id":4157,"date":"2026-05-15T16:32:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T16:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=4157"},"modified":"2026-05-15T16:32:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T16:32:40","slug":"dar-announces-repatriation-of-pakistani-and-iranian-nationals-from-seized-us-vessels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=4157","title":{"rendered":"Dar announces repatriation of Pakistani and Iranian nationals from seized US vessels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Friday that the government has successfully repatriated 11 Pakistanis and 20 Iranians through Singapore. The individuals had been abroad vessels that were seized in the high seas by the United States.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a post on X, DPM Dar said all the individuals were in good health and high spirits. He added that the welfare and well-being of Pakistanis abroad, particularly those in distress, remained the government\u2019s highest priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dar further stated that the individuals travelled from Singapore to Bangkok, where they boarded a flight scheduled to arrive in Islamabad later that night, completing the next phase of their return journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Alhamdolillah, I am pleased to share that we have been successful in the repatriation of 11 Pakistani nationals, alongside 20 nationals of our brotherly country Iran, through Singapore, who were aboard vessels seized in the high seas by the United States.<br><br>All individuals are in\u2026<\/p>&mdash; Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MIshaqDar50\/status\/2055290188742656340?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 15, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>He also said that the Iranian nationals would subsequently be facilitated to return to their home country after reaching the transit stage of the operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The deputy prime minister expressed gratitude to Singapore\u2019s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and his government for their continued support and engagement throughout the process, which was carried out at Pakistan\u2019s request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also thanked Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for placing trust in Pakistan for the repatriation of Iranian nationals involved in the operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dar acknowledged the role of the US government in ensuring close coordination that facilitated the smooth return of 11 Pakistani and 20 Iranian nationals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He further appreciated the government of Thailand for facilitating transit through Bangkok at Pakistan\u2019s request during the repatriation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The deputy prime minister also extended gratitude to officials at Pakistan\u2019s Foreign Office, Ministry of Interior, and diplomatic missions in Singapore and Thailand for ensuring timely coordination and the successful completion of the operation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Friday that the government has successfully repatriated 11 Pakistanis and 20 Iranians through Singapore. 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