Sri Lanka rescues Iranian sailors after US torpedo sinks frigate

Sri Lanka’s president said ‘our approach is that every single life is as precious as our own’ after the naval rescue.

Published: 8:24pm, 6 Mar 2026Updated: 8:24pm, 6 Mar 2026

Sri Lankan navy crews were seen lifting injured Iranian sailors from lifeboats on March 4, 2026, after a US torpedo sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena near the southern port city of Galle in Sri Lanka. Bodies recovered from the southern coast have been taken to a local mortuary. Authorities said dozens of sailors were confirmed dead and many more are still missing.

Sri Lanka rescues Iranian sailors after US torpedo sinks frigate

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Sri Lanka’s president said ‘our approach is that every single life is as precious as our own’ after the naval rescue.

Sri Lanka’s president said ‘our approach is that every single life is as precious as our own’ after the naval rescue.