ISLAMABAD, June 17 -- Pakistan has announced that it is facilitating the repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals, including fishermen and crew members rescued or detained in separate maritime incidents, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

In a statement shared on social media platform X, Ishaq Dar said the group includes eight Iranian fishermen rescued at sea after their vessel ran aground and 22 crew members from another ship that was recently intercepted by US authorities during a maritime operation.

He added that both groups are expected to transit through Karachi in the coming days before returning to Iran, as Pakistan continues to coordinate with Iranian, US, and UK authorities to ensure their safe and t...