India is in contact with the Iranian authorities to locate the three Indian nationals who went missing in Iran earlier this month, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday. The Indian side has received good cooperation from Iranian officials and is extending full support to the families of the missing persons.

Addressing a press briefing, Jaiswal confirmed that the three Indians had arrived in Iran recently and are currently untraceable.

“The three Indian nationals who had landed there some time back are missing,” he said, adding, “We are in touch with the Iranian authorities to locate them for their safety and security and eventual return home. We are in daily touch with the authorities there. We are receiving good cooperation from the Iranian side. And we are also in touch with the families. Obviously, family members in such situations have their own anxiety, etc. So, we are extending all possible help. Hopefully, we’ll be able to do our best in this situation.”