Sri Lanka escorts stranded Iranian ship IRIS Booshehr to harbour, moves crew to naval camp after Dena sinking: Sources
Sri Lanka is assisting a second Iranian naval vessel, the IRIS Booshehr, and its 208 crew members. This follows the sinking of an Iranian warship by a US submarine. Sri Lanka cited humanitarian responsibility for the rescue. Iran expressed gratitude for the aid. The incident occurred in Sri Lanka's exclusive economic zone.