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Sri Lanka repatriates 238 stranded Iranian sailors
Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 08:45 UTC · 1 source
Sri Lanka has repatriated 238 Iranian sailors who were left stranded in the country after one of their warships was torpedoed. Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara stated that 32 sailors from the IRIS Dena and 206 from the IRIS Bushehr were flown out on April 14. The repatriation was coordinated by Sri Lankan authorities using a chartered aircraft, while 15 sailors remain behind to operate the vessel. The incident highlights ongoing maritime tensions in the region.
Key Details
238 sailors repatriated on April 14
32 from IRIS Dena, 206 from IRIS Bushehr
15 sailors remain to operate the vessel
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Cycle: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 08:45 UTC · First reported: 8h ago