ΥΠΕΞ: Cypriot on hijacked oil tanker in good health Efforts continue to end the hostage situation
The Cypriot national on board one of the two Greek-flagged oil tankers that were hijacked in international waters by armed forces of Iran's Revolutionary Guards is in good health, and is in open communication with his family.
As Foreign Ministry Press Spokesman Dimitris Demetriou told the Cyprus News Agency today, "efforts and efforts are continuing with the aim of ending the hostage situation."
Asked if there is any progress from the intercessions, Demetriou said that "intercessions are being made in every direction from our ambassador (in Iran) and from the Foreign Ministry here at the centre to the Iranian embassy but there is nothing more we can say."
Referring to the Cypriot's condition, Demetriou said "he seems to be in good health."
He said he"last night contacted the family of the Cypriot who are in open communication with him. Demetriou informed them of the ministry's actions and they are informing the ministry about his health.
Source: CNA
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