Sri Lanka rescues 40 Iranian sailors, spokesman says

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Sri Lanka rescues 40 Iranian sailors, spokesman says

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Sri Lanka coordinated the rescue of 40 Iranian sailors from several commercial ships in international waters off its coast, according to a foreign ministry spokesman. The sailors were supported in returning to Iran.

COLOMBO, Oct 25 - Sri Lanka coordinated the rescue of 40 Iranian sailors from multiple commercial ships in international waters off the coast of the country and supported their return to Iran, a spokesman for the island nation's foreign ministry said on Sunday.

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