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Turkmenistan Rescues Sailors from Distressed Iranian Vessel in the Caspian Sea

On 14 January 2026, the Coast Guard Services of Turkmenistan received the SOS signal from the Iranian dry cargo ship Rona, which was suffering in the Caspian Sea.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reported that the government agencies of Turkmenistan responsible for emergency response and prevention took all necessary measures to rescue the people on board in accordance with international marine regulations.

Due to timely response, all 14 people on the ship were rescued. According to the primary information, they are citizens of Iran and India.

At present, the Turkmen side is undertaking all relevant procedures in accordance with the international rules.

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