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Sri Lanka Rescues Crew of Iranian Warship Grounded Near Galle
(MENAFN) Sri Lanka’s navy and air force launched a joint rescue mission on Wednesday after an Iranian naval ship, IRIS Dena, ran aground off the southern coast near the city of Galle, according to reports.
The incident took place within Sri Lankan territorial waters, prompting an immediate response from both the Sri Lanka Navy and Air Force.
A navy spokesperson said the operation focused on evacuating crew members after the vessel issued a distress call, reporting it had been struck.
IRIS Dena, a Moudge-class frigate serving in the Southern Fleet of the Iranian Navy, had thirty crew members rescued and admitted to Karapitiya Hospital in Galle. Reports indicate that at least 180 personnel were aboard at the time of the incident.
The Iranian warship had recently participated in the MILAN 2026 multinational naval exercise and fleet review held in Visakhapatnam, India, prior to running aground.
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