Sri Lanka Rescues 30 Sailors from Sinking Iranian Frigate Near Galle

Sri Lanka rescued 30 sailors from the Iranian frigate Iris Dena, which was sinking on March 4, 2026, about 40 nautical miles off the southern port of Galle. The 180-crew warship issued a distress call at dawn, prompting a joint rescue operation by Sri Lankan Navy vessels and aircraft. The injured sailors were taken to a hospital in Galle. The cause of the sinking remains unknown, with no official confirmation on whether it was related to ongoing Middle East tensions.