Sri Lanka Navy rescues 30 sailors from Iranian naval ship "IRIS Dena"

Iran Herald · March 4, 2026 War

Colombo [Sri Lanka], March 4 (ANI): The Sri Lankan Navy on Wednesday rescued 30 sailors from the Iranian naval ship 'IRIS Dena', which was in distress with around 180 sailors onboard, according to Sri Lankan media reports. Sri Lankan Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath confirmed that the rescued sailors are being brought to Karapitiya Hospital for medical attention.

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