  
Sri Lankan authorities have carried out an offshore operation to rescue 40 Iranian sailors from ships positioned off the island nation’s coast.
The maritime operation took place in coastal waters, where teams coordinated the safe retrieval of the crew members aboard the vessels. Following the operation, focus shifted to ensuring the immediate welfare of the 40 rescued personnel as local protocols were initiated.
Key Developments
- Sri Lanka completed a maritime rescue operation off its coast, retrieving 40 Iranian sailors.
- The sailors were secured from ships located in surrounding coastal waters.
Maritime personnel and local authorities coordinated the response off the coastline to ensure all individuals were brought to safety.