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Sri Lanka rescues 40 Iranian sailors stranded at sea
Sri Lanka coordinated the rescue of 40 Iranian sailors from several commercial ships in international waters off its coast. The sailors came from sanctioned oil tankers and received urgent medical care, paid for by Iran's embassy. Sri Lanka's foreign ministry said it helped them return to Iran.
Why it matters
The rescue shows how sanctions and war have left crews on some tankers stranded far from home.
Background
Iran's oil tankers face US sanctions, which make it hard for them to enter ports. Iran asked Sri Lanka for help through diplomatic channels.
Sources
- Middle East Eye ↗Oct 25, 1:32 PM ET
- The Hindu ↗Oct 25, 8:24 AM ET
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