GALLE, Sri Lanka – Sri Lankan government officials announced Thursday that they are working to protect individuals aboard an Iranian vessel located in waters near the South Asian island nation.
The ship is currently positioned within Sri Lanka’s economic zone but remains outside the country’s territorial waters, according to cabinet spokesperson Nalinda Jayatissa.
“We are doing our utmost to safeguard lives,” Jayatissa stated during Thursday’s announcement.
Officials have not released additional details about the nature of the emergency or the number of people aboard the Iranian vessel.
