Egyptian Ambassador Yasser Hashem, assistant foreign minister for consular affairs and Egyptians abroad, on Monday (December 31st) said the ministry was following up on the situation of five fishermen who are currently detained in Iran, Ahram Online reported.
Hashem said in a short statement that the fishing boat they work on, which is registered in Saudi Arabia, reportedly drifted into Iranian territorial waters near the Island of Fares, and that the five are expected to be referred to court soon.
The Egyptian foreign ministry is following up on the matter with the Iranian authorities to ensure their welfare and secure their release, he added.
