Sri Lanka Rescues Iranian Sailors, U.S. Sub Sinks Ship

0:00Global story is making news on March 6th. Sri Lanka is now helping more than 200 sailors from an Iranian ship called the Iris Busher get to shore safely. The vessel anchored outside the country's waters and asked for assistance due to an engine failure. This comes right after a U.S. submarine sank another Iranian warship, the IRI's Denah, just off Sri Lanka's coast earlier this week. The Dana had been part of large naval exercises hosted by India, with ships from at least 74 countries involved, including the United States. It was heading home through international waters when the attack happened. This marks a rare case since World War II of a submarine taking down a surface warship. Sri Lankan forces rescued 32 sailors from the Dana and recovered 87 bodies. Iran's foreign minister called the sinking an atrocity and said the crew numbered around 130. Both Indian and Sri Lanka navies launched search efforts after a distress signal. Meanwhile, Sri Lankan's president explained that officials decided to take control of

1:01the busher after talks with Iran and the captain. The sailors are heading first to Colombo port, with the ship later moving east. He stressed following international maritime rules in this tense situation. The events highlight how the U.S. Iran conflict is spreading into the Indian Ocean, challenging Sri Lanka's neutral stance. Leaders there insist on prioritizing humanitarian aid without picking sides. And D&N is brought to you by our sponsor. Your pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com