Sri Lankan authorities have successfully rescued 40 Iranian sailors. The ministry has not provided specific details regarding the circumstances that necessitated the rescue operation. However, reports from local media outlets, including the Indian newspaper The Hindu, indicate that the individuals were aboard vessels identified as US-sanctioned oil tankers.
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Sri Lanka rescues 40 Iranian sailors
Sri Lankan authorities have rescued 40 Iranian sailors, though specific details regarding the operation remain undisclosed.
Source: The Business Standard