Sri Lanka repatriates 238 Iranian sailors after US attack
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- Category: Science
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 13:02 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News, NASA News
The survivors of the US attack on an Iranian vessel, which claimed the lives of 104 people, were among those sent home. BBC reports that Sri Lanka has repatriated 238 Iranian sailors stranded in the country. Reuters confirms this, but notes no further details. No other sources provide additional information.
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