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Iranian Sailors Rescued in Controversial Submarine Incident

3/13/2026

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Sri Lanka's Foreign Ministry says 32 rescued Iranian sailors will remain in Sri Lanka.
84 bodies from IRIS Dena, sunk by a US submarine, will be repatriated Friday via Iran-chartered aircraft.
The attack occurred in international waters and drew criticism for breaching international law.
Sri Lanka hosts 251 Iranian sailors, including IRIS Bushehr crew, under naval control for repairs.
Humanitarian concerns prompted Sri Lanka and India to shelter Iranian sailors.

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Sri Lanka's Foreign Ministry says 32 rescued Iranian sailors will remain in Sri Lanka.
84 bodies from IRIS Dena, sunk by a US submarine, will be repatriated Friday via Iran-chartered aircraft.
The attack occurred in international waters and drew criticism for breaching international law.
Sri Lanka hosts 251 Iranian sailors, including IRIS Bushehr crew, under naval control for repairs.
Humanitarian concerns prompted Sri Lanka and India to shelter Iranian sailors.