Sri Lanka hospital discharges 22 Iranian sailors rescued after warship sinking
Sri Lanka discharged 22 Iranian sailors who were rescued after their warship, the IRIS Dena, was torpedoed by a US submarine. The sailors were treated at Karapitiya Hospital in Galle and are now being moved to a beach resort. Sri Lankan authorities say they are handling the situation according to international humanitarian law and have contacted the International Committee of the Red Cross for assistance.
8 MAR 2026
· THIS STORY — South China Morning Post
Sri Lanka hospital discharges 22 Iranian sailors rescued after warship sinking
9 MAR 2026
— BBC
India granted permission for three Iranian ships to dock after Iran requested the docking, raising questions about India's authority in its backyard.
— The Dawn
Sri Lanka and India are providing sanctuary to 434 Iranian sailors from three naval vessels, navigating diplomatic complexities while upholding humanitarian principles.
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