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Sri Lanka rescues 30 sailors from sinking Iranian frigate near its waters

Sri Lanka rescued 30 sailors aboard the Iranian frigate Iris Dena, which was sinking on Wednesday just outside the island's territorial waters, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said. Herath said two Sri Lankan navy vessels and an aircraft were deployed for the rescue operation, but did not say what caused the Iranian warship to sink.

4 Mar 2026 12:15 pm