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Iran rescues dozens as UAE-flagged cargo ship sinks in Gulf

 

Iran has rescued 29 of the 30 crew members of a UAE-flagged cargo ship that sank in the Gulf amid high winds and rough seas, state media report.

An operation was continuing to find the missing sailor, an emergency response official told Irna news agency.

Two rescue vessels and helicopters were dispatched after the Al Salmy 6 went down about 48km (30 miles) from the port of Assaluyeh on Thursday.

Winds were more than 70km/h (45mph) at the time, the Iranian official said.

 

Source:Fiilafmonline/BBC

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