Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Sri Lanka Navy Spokesperson Commander Buddhika Sampath stated that 32 sailors have been rescued from the sinking Iranian warship and admitted to the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital in Galle for medical treatment.Geographic Reference

"The incident occurred outside the maritime area directly controlled by the Sri Lanka Navy. However, it took place within Sri Lanka's designated Search and Rescue (SAR) region. As a maritime nation, we are obliged to respond to such situations in accordance with our international obligations," he said. Commander Sampath made these remarks while addressing a special press briefing held at the Department of Government Information yesterday (4).

He further explained that upon receiving a dist...