Iran has asked India to release three tankers seized in February as part of talks seeking the safe passage of Indian-flagged or India-bound vessels out of the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

The government on Monday trashed reports that said Tehran is seeking release of three oil tankers seized by India in return for ensuring safe passage to Indian-‘flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump on Monday said he had warned about the September 11 terror attacks more than a year before they took place.