Nepali Youth Amrit Jha, Detained by Iranian Forces, Released

Amrit Jha, a Nepali youth who was detained by Iranian authorities, has been released today. Jha had gone to Iran to transport fuel just before the potential outbreak of war between Israel, the United States, and Iran. He was serving as the captain of a vessel owned by Dubai’s Black Sea Marine LLC and was arrested while returning to Dubai with oil.

On Wednesday, Iran released Amrit Jha, according to Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal. “He has been released. We have communicated with our consular officials in Iran,” Khanal stated. Government officials have also informed Jha’s family about his release.

Jha’s brother-in-law, Rajesh Jha, confirmed receiving the news of Amrit’s release from government officials just recently. Amrit had traveled to Iran to deliver fuel ahead of growing tensions between Israel, the US, and Iran. Working as a ship captain for a Dubai-based marine company, he was detained en route back to Dubai with oil cargo. Amrit had gone to Dubai two years ago seeking foreign employment and was captain of a vessel under Black Sea Marine LLC. Several Indian nationals were reportedly detained alongside him.