# Sri Lanka repatriates 40 Iranian sailors treated after being stranded off Galle

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- TRT World, 2026-10-25 23:11 UTC
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- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/59d9d07f8791

> Sri Lanka has repatriated 40 Iranian sailors who were treated after becoming stranded off Galle, according to a report. The move comes amid a US blockade.

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