A boat carrying refugees sank in Italy
Following the sinking of a boat off the southern coast of Italy and some reports suggesting that some of our nationals were on board, the Deputy of Consular Affairs and Iranians Abroad at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a phone call with our country’s ambassador in Italy, requested the embassy to urgently address the situation of the Iranians who were possibly on this boat.
The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Italy also inquired about the matter from local officials despite the weekend holidays.
The Director General of Consular Affairs of our country also, in a phone call with the Italian ambassador in Tehran, requested the Italian government to urgently address the situation of the Iranian survivors and potential victims.
Following the sinking of a boat carrying refugees off the eastern coast of Italy, at least 45 people have lost their lives.
Reuters has reported that more than 100 refugees, between 140 to 150, were on this boat, but the identity and nationality of the victims are not yet clear. According to this report, 45 people died in this incident and 81 were rescued.