Chennai, June 24 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin today evening urged External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar to initiate diplomatic measures to secure the release of 651 TN fishermen stranded in strife-torn Iran.

In a Demi-Official to Dr Jaishankar he requested him to take immediate diplomatic measures to facilitate the safe return of Tamil Nadu fishermen stranded in Iran by establishing contacts with them and ascertain their well-being.

He also urged the EAM for swift intervention in this humanitarian matter which would bring the much needed relief to the affected fishermen and their families.

"I wish to urgently draw your attention to the plight of Indian fishermen who are stranded in Iran due to the ongoing ten...