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Iran’s naval frigate IRIS Dena disaster managed by Sri Lanka, Maldives received no SOS signal

The Iranian naval frigate IRIS Dena sank on March 4 in international waters south of Sri Lanka after a reported explosion, with Maldivian authorities confirming they received no SOS signal as the incident fell outside the Maldives' maritime jurisdiction. Sri Lankan rescue coordination centres led the search and rescue operation, saving 32 survivors and recovering 87 bodies, with several crew members still missing.

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    The Iranian naval frigate IRIS Dena sank in international waters south of Sri Lanka. on March 4 only The Standard Reliable authorities have confirmed to The Standard that the tragic sinking of the Iranian naval frigate IRIS Dena on March 4 occurred in international waters south of Sri Lanka

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Iran’s naval frigate IRIS Dena disaster managed by Sri Lanka, Maldives received no SOS signal

5:08 a.m. time the ship transmitted its final distress signal

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  • 5:08 a.m. time the ship transmitted its final distress signal The Standard Authorities confirmed to The Standard that the ship transmitted its final distress signal at approximately 5:08 a.m. Sri Lanka Standard Time.

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  • around 40 nautical miles distance of the distress call origin south of the stated location The Standard The distress call originated around 40 nautical miles south of , placing the emergency firmly within international waters under the Sri Lankan Search and Rescue region.

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