Chennai, July 7 -- A group of 15 fishermen from Tamil Nadu who were stranded in conflict-affected Iran have returned safely to Chennai on Sunday. Tamil Nadu BJP president welcomed them at the Chennai airport.

Speaking to reporters, Nagendran said, "On receiving information about their condition, I immediately contacted the External Affairs Minister."

He further added, "Emergency food supplies were arranged for the fisherman. Efforts are also underway to rescue more diushermen from another island."

The president also explained that the fishermen, hailing from the coastal villages in Sivagangai and Uvari regions, had travelled to Iran for deep-sea fishing. However, due to rising conflict in the region, they were unable to continue workin...