Sri Lanka's military successfully rescued at least 30 individuals from an Iranian ship that was sinking in waters near the island nation on Wednesday. The rescue operation was launched after the vessel sent out an emergency distress signal.
Sri Lanka’s naval forces successfully rescued no fewer than 30 individuals from a failing Iranian vessel in waters close to the island nation on Wednesday, according to the country’s foreign minister who addressed parliament about the incident.
The rescue operation was launched by Sri Lanka’s navy following an emergency distress signal received from the Iranian vessel, a defense ministry representative confirmed earlier Wednesday.
While Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath provided no additional specifics about the incident, he indicated that Sri Lanka would pursue proper measures in response to the situation.
Reports from regional news outlets indicated the vessel experienced difficulties off Galle’s coastline in the nation’s southern region, with those who sustained injuries being transported to a medical facility in Galle for treatment.
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