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FRI · 2026-03-06 · 10:03 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0306-21967
NSR-2026-0306-21967News Report·EN·Conflict
New video shows rescue of Iran sailors after US attack on ship
A video released by the Sri Lankan navy shows the rescue of Iranian sailors after their ship was sunk in international waters. The incident occurred following a US submarine attack, according to the news report.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-06 · 10:03 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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A video released by the Sri Lankan navy shows the rescue of Iranian sailors after their ship was sunk in international waters. The incident occurred following a US submarine attack, according to the news report. The video, published on March 6, 2026, documents the aftermath of the attack and the subsequent rescue operation. The report does not specify the reason for the US attack on the Iranian ship. The Sri Lankan navy's involvement highlights the international response to the event in international waters.
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The rescued sailors are Iranian.
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New video released by the Sri Lankan navy shows Iranian sailors being rescued.
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A US submarine attack sank their ship in international waters.
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