Pakistan Navy rescues eight Iranian fisherman at sea

Pakistan Navy (PN) on Monday rescued eight Iranian fishermen after their boat caught fire in the open sea, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

It said PNS Yarmook heard a distress call from the boat after it caught fire and took swift action in the open sea.

It said that on hearing the call, PNS Yarmook rushed to the spot and successfully rescued all the fishermen as well as played a role in extinguishing the fire on the boat on humanitarian grounds.

“The timely and successful rescue operation was an expression of Pakistan Navy’s determination to ensure the safety of human life at sea,” it added.

Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, wholeheartedly appreciated Pakistan Navy for responding actively and conscientiously to the distress call of assistance

In his message, the ambassador said that Iran and Pakistan have a close mutual support and cooperation in the rescue and humanitarian assistance operations at the international waters done by due vigilance and professionalism this time by Pakistan Navy, said a press release.

He further said that Iran and Pakistan have always remained committed to stand by each other in hard times during the history of the two brotherly countries.