Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, said today in Parliament that the Sri Lanka Navy and Air Force conducted a rescue operation to save 30 crew members from the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Dena.Sri Lanka travel

He confirmed that the vessel had been located outside Sri Lanka's territorial waters when it sent a distress signal at 5:08 AM. The Navy dispatched the first craft by 6:00 AM, followed by a second vessel at 7:00 AM, with Air Force units assisting in the operation. The rescued crew members were transported to the Karapitiya Hospital for medical treatment.

FM Herath emphasized the humanitarian responsibility of Sri Lanka, quoting:

"We are bound by the 'International...