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Iranian sailors stranded off Sri Lanka are seeking medical assistance

Updated 2026-10-27 · told from many outlets at once

The Sri Lankan navy rescued 32 Iranian sailors from the IRIS Dena frigate in international waters near Sri Lanka and transported them to shore for medical treatment.

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