Sri Lanka rescues 30 people on board distressed Iranian ship, foreign minister says
Sri Lankan navy dispatched a rescue mission after a distress call from the Iranian ship
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Sri Lankan navy dispatched a rescue mission after a distress call from the Iranian ship
They were detained while fishing between the Katchatheevu and Mannar waters
Herath said two Sri Lankan navy vessels and an aircraft were deployed for the rescue operation, but did not say what caused the Iranian warship to sink
A former Member of Parliament, Mr. Ramadass, has urged the Indian government to seek a comprehensive and binding bilateral fisheries arrangement with Sri Lanka to address the recurring arrests of Indian fishermen.

Sri Lanka reportedly sent ships and aircraft to rescue 30 Iranian sailors aboard the Iranian frigate - Iris Dena - after a distress call.