5 Iranian fishermen freed from Pakistan prison return home

Five Iranian fishermen who were imprisoned in Pakistan for more than three years have been freed and returned to Iran on Saturday, July 4. The release was achieved through the efforts of Iranian diplomatic missions in Pakistan, in line with the materialization of the rights of Iranians abroad.

The fishermen, after being issued travel documents by the Iranian embassy, were transferred to Karachi Airport and departed for Mashhad on a Taban Airlines flight. The embassy stated that supporting the rights of nationals and securing the release of other detained sailors remains a top priority for the diplomatic missions of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Pakistan.

The fishermen had been involved in a legal case in Pakistan, leading to their imprisonment. The specific details of the case were not disclosed. According to Mehr News, the successful return of the fishermen highlights the ongoing efforts of Iranian authorities to protect the rights of its citizens abroad.