SOS in the Caspian: Turkmenistan saves 14 from distressed Iranian cargo ship
19:55, 14 January 2026
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, TDH reported.
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 a timely response, all 14 people on the ship were rescued. According to the primary information, they are citizens of Iran and India.
Presently, the Turkmen side is undertaking all relevant procedures in accordance with the international rules.
As previously reported, Iran and Turkmenistan held talks on Caspian Sea cooperation.
