INS Tarkash: The Indian Navy quickly responded to a distress call and provided essential medical help to an Iranian dhow and its injured crew. The crew had been hurt due to bad weather off the Somali coast.
The Navy also fixed the dhow’s faulty Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, making sure the crew had access to drinking water again.
“In keeping with the Indian Navy’s commitment to ensuring safety and security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), Indian Navy’s Mission Deployed warship INS Tarkash, provided timely technical and medical assistance to an Iranian Dhow and its injured crew off the Somali coast. On receiving a distress call, INS Tarkash swiftly responded to the emergency, the ship’s crew expertly operationalised the dhow’s defective Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, restoring access to drinking water onboard. Additionally, the ship’s medical team provided first aid to an injured crew member who had sustained injuries due to inclement weather,” the Navy said, reported by The Telegraph.
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This action highlights the Indian Navy’s dedication to helping those in need and maintaining safety in the Indian Ocean Region. The Indian Navy’s warship INS Tarkash is currently stationed in the Gulf of Guinea for anti-piracy missions and in the Red Sea for maritime partnership exercises.
India and Iran Partnership
India and Iran share a strong relationship rooted in history and culture. Their ties are supported by high-level visits and cooperation in trade, connectivity, and cultural exchanges. The Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), set up in 2013, has helped strengthen these cultural connections. Tourism also plays a big role in bringing the two nations closer.
A major milestone was Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Iran in 2016, where both countries signed the Trilateral Agreement on Trade, Transport, and Transit with Afghanistan. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s visit to India in 2018 further strengthened ties.
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Trade is also a major part of their partnership, with India being one of Iran’s top five trade partners. India exports rice, medicines, and electrical machinery to Iran, while Iran sends dry fruits, chemicals, and glassware to India.
