The affiliation of the submarine has not been disclosed.
According to Turkish sources, on March 4, the Iranian frigate "Dena" (IRIS Dena) sent a distress signal in the territorial waters of Sri Lanka, near the city of Galle. In response, the Sri Lankan Navy initiated a rescue operation in the area of the incident.
According to authorities, at least 30 people were rescued from the sinking frigate and taken to hospitals in Galle.
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On February 28, Israel and the United States carried out strikes against Iran. Donald Trump announced plans to destroy the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic.In response, Iran began striking U.S. military bases in various countries in the Middle East, including Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai (UAE), as well as Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
As a result of the U.S.-Israeli operation, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed. Later, his wife, Mansoureh Khojasteh, died from her injuries.
Donald Trump stated that the military operation in Iran would last about four weeks, while Iran declared jihad against the U.S. and Israel, emphasizing the lack of opportunity for negotiations.
The conflict in this region is affecting the situation worldwide, including in Kyrgyzstan. Currently, due to the escalation of the situation, thousands of tourists are stranded in the UAE. Contact numbers for embassies and consulates for Kyrgyz citizens abroad can be found here.
