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Iran Navy frigate Sahand has capsized while being repaired in the southern Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, state media reported on Sunday.
“As Sahand was being repaired at the wharf, it capsized due to water ingress,” explained the official news agency IRNA. “Fortunately… the vessel is being refloated without delay.” The agency cited a statement from the navy.
IRNA did not specify when the incident occurred. State media carried a picture of a capsized ship and said several people were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
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