Sri Lanka, March 8 -- Twenty-two out of 32 Iranian sailors rescued following the sinking of the Iranian warship 'IRIS Dena' have been transferred to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) base in Koggala after being discharged from the Karapitiya Hospital yesterday (07).

The incident occurred as the Iranian frigate 'IRIS Dena' was returning home after participating in the Milan multilateral naval exercise hosted by India.

A total of 32 Iranians who were rescued from the Iranian warship "IRIS Dena" by the Sri Lanka Navy earlier was admitted to the Karapitiya Hospital, Galle.

It is reported that ten Iranians sailors are still receiving medical treatment in hospital.

Over 100 individuals were on board the Iranian Navy vessel, which was in distre...