New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- The Ambassador of Iran to India, Dr Mohammad Fathali, on Friday clarified that the vessel detained by Iranian authorities had no connection to India, stating that eight of the sixteen Indian sailors held since December have been released on humanitarian grounds and are returning home.

In an interview with ANI, Fathali said the ship was detained due to technical and maritime violations, and the matter is being handled under Iran's legal framework.

"First of all, I should clarify that the ship and its cargo have no connection to India. The vessel was detained due to certain technical and maritime violations, which have been reviewed within the relevant legal framework," he said.

The envoy described the release of ei...