At least 30 persons have been rescued from an Iranian vessel in distress off Sri Lanka’s southern seas.
The vessel is reportedly belonging to the Iranian Navy.
Earlier, a rescue mission was launched by the Sri Lanka Navy after a distress call was received from an Iranian ship approximately 40 nautical miles off the Galle Harbour.
Sri Lanka Navy vessels were deployed to the location to rescue those on board, the Ministry of Defence.
Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) stated that necessary measures are already being taken in connection with the incident.