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Sri Lanka to Repatriate 84 Iranian Sailors After Attack

3/13/2026

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Sri Lanka will repatriate the remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in a US submarine attack on IRIS Dena on March 4.
The bodies will be flown home on March 13, while 32 rescued sailors remain in Sri Lanka receiving treatment.
The incident occurred in international waters and has drawn criticism for violating international law.
Sri Lanka's Foreign Ministry confirmed the repatriation, and the Iranian embassy is coordinating the return.

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Sri Lanka will repatriate the remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in a US submarine attack on IRIS Dena on March 4.
The bodies will be flown home on March 13, while 32 rescued sailors remain in Sri Lanka receiving treatment.
The incident occurred in international waters and has drawn criticism for violating international law.
Sri Lanka's Foreign Ministry confirmed the repatriation, and the Iranian embassy is coordinating the return.